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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…