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Henry Knox to John Adams, June 2, 1799
June 2 [ , Start insertion, 17 , End, ]’99 My dear Sir I flatter myself with the hope that, the subject of this letter [it] will not be considered…
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John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, June 2, 1799
Quincy June 2d 1799 Sir, I received last night yours of the 28th. On the 21st I wrote you approving of Talbot to command the Constitution, and shall think the…
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John Adams to James McHenry, June 2, 1799
Quincy June 2d. 1799 Sir I return Mr. Tracy’s letter as you desire in yours of the 27th Both Badger and Tracy recommended as subaltern officers are wholly unknown to…
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Oliver, Jr Wolcott to John Adams, June 1, 1799
Treasury Department. June 1st. 1799 Sir I have the honour to transmit a copy of a Letter which I have written to several of the collectors of the Revenue, on…
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Timothy Pickering to John Adams, June 1, 1799
Department of State Philaa. June 1. 1799. Sir Yesterday I received the inclosed letter from General Toussaint, which for the reason suggested in my last, I thought you would approve…
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James McHenry to John Adams, June 1, 1799
War Department 1st. June. 1799— Sir, I enclose the proceedings of a General Court Martial, held at the Natches July the 21st. and by adjournments to the 29th, 1798, by…
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Samuel B Malcom to John Adams, May 31, 1799
New York May 31st. 1799 Sir Your Letter of the 13th Inst. I have had the honor to receive— If the returns made of the several Elections throughout the different…
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John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, May 31, 1799
Quincy May 31st 1799 Sir Inclosed is a recommendation from Col. Leonard, lately a member of congress of his nephew Charles Leonard to be an officer of marines. The family…
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Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, May 30, 1799
Navy Depart. 30. May 1799. Sir It is very possible there may be Lieutenants, Midshipmen, a Master, and some other officers wanted for the Constitution before she sails—which I hope…
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James McHenry to John Adams, May 27, 1799
War Department 27t. May 1799— Sir, I enclose the Proceedings of a General Court Martial, held at the City Hall, of the City of New York, by order of Major…
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Thomas Hall to John Adams, May 27, 1799
May the 27th. 1799. Leghorn Sir, About a month ago, I took the liberty to forward to you, by an American Gentleman of the name of Hays, a translation of…
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John Adams to Oliver, Jr Wolcott, May 27, 1799
Quincy May 27th. 1799 Sir Inclosed is a recommendation of Mr Nathaniel Mayhew of Chilmark to be keeper of the light house on Gay head I am &c
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John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, May 27, 1799
Quincy May 27th 1799 Sir, I enclose you some papers from Mr. Bradford Marshall of this district & a letter from some French officers prisoners at Wiscassett. I pray your…
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John Adams to James McHenry, May 27, 1799
Quincy May 27th 1799 Sir Inclosed are letters from Gen Lincoln Col Rice & Mr. Noble I am &c J Adams
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John Adams to Oliver, Jr Wolcott, May 26, 1799
Quincy May 26th 1799 Sir I return the commissions signed, which were inclosed in your favor of the 18th. I agree with you, that Mr Kemp ought to be appointed…
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John Adams to Timothy Pickering, May 26, 1799
Quincy May 26th 1799. Sir I return the commission to Govenor Wm Richardson Davie signed, inclosed in your favor of the 18th signed
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John Adams to James McHenry, May 26, 1799
Quincy May 26th 1799 Sir I enclose you a letter from Mr Jonathan Allen one of our most federal clergymen & a certificate from the medical society of Vermont in…
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Oliver, Jr Wolcott to John Adams, May 25, 1799
Phila., May 25th, 1799. After a very laboured trial, Fries, who led the armed party at Bethlehem, has been convicted of treason. He continued tranquil until the verdict of the…
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Timothy Pickering to John Adams, May 21, 1799
Department of State May 21. 1799 Sir, I have the honor to submit to your consideration the inclosed letter from Mr. John Ferrers of New-York, with five documents inclosed, respecting…
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John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, May 21, 1799
Quincy May 21st 1799 Sir I last night received yours of the 15th & have read your letter to Capt. Nicholson, inclosed in it which as I acquiesce in it…