101To James Madison from John Armstrong, 24 July 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 July 1813, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation the following appointments in the army of the United States.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B-A1); letterbook copy of first enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Armstrong. The first enclosure (3 pp.) listed thirty infantry...
102To James Madison from John Armstrong, 11 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 February 1813, War Department. Presents “a general return of the militia of the United States, taken from the latest returns, which have been received by this Dept. from the several states & Territories.” RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Armstrong. Docketed by JM. For enclosure, see n. 1. Armstrong enclosed a two-page return of the...
103To James Madison from John Armstrong, 11 November 1813 (Madison Papers)
About 1 oclock this morning I received the enclosed letters from Major Gen. Hampton. I immediately answered by express—that “the Main army was descending the St. Laurence; that notice of its approach would be given to him; that he must immediately make another movement in a direction which should secure to him the ability either of effecting a junction with it, or of detaining the enemy on the...
104To James Madison from John Armstrong, 14 November 1813 (Madison Papers)
My express has this moment returned from Hampton. The Gen. has quitted the Chateauge road & by a rapid movement on that of Acadie, will compell Prevost to give up his fastnesses & either meet him on more equal terms, or retire to Montreal. Wilkinson’s movement will decide him in favor of the latter. You will see by the enclosed letters that the main army passed Prescot in the night of the 6th....
105To James Madison from John Armstrong, 10 February 1814 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From John Armstrong. Letter not found. 10 February 1814. Described in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC : series 7, container 2) as a one-page printed document on new rules for recruiting.
106To James Madison from John Armstrong, 28 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have been nearly a week at this place arranging the proposed militia levy & forwarding contingent supplies of ordinance, amunition, cloathing &c. to the different sections of the Army. I shall set out to. morrow for Sackets’ harbor. Wilkinson has gone up the Lake to Fort George. He will leave that place with the army by the 15th prox. On the 25th. we shall either assault Kingstown, or seize...
107To James Madison from John Armstrong, 5 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
I write this letter under feelings the most unpleasant. You will have seen by my public correspondence, that on the 26th. Ult. I was induced to write a letter to M. Champagny, contradicting the reports which were circulating here of an alledged adjustment of our differences with G. B. and that I had been principally induced to take this step by the silence of M. Pinkney. The journals of to-day...
108Memorandum from John Armstrong, 8 February 1813 (Madison Papers)
The Enemy’s force at Montreal & it’s dependencies, has been stated at 16,000 effectives. It more probably does not exceed 10 or 12,000. The militia part of it may amount to one sixth of the whole. Is is [ sic ] probable that we shall be able to open the Campaign on lake Champlain with a force competent to meet & dislodge this Army before the 15th. of may? I put the question on this date,...