31To James Madison from John Armstrong, 17 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 February 1813, War Department. “I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following correction in the nominations submitted to the honorable the Senate of the United States on the 15. of January last. “Hanson Catelt , late a Surgeon’s Mate, to be Surgeon of the 1st. Regiment of Infantry, should read, Hanson Catlet .” RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 12B-A2)....
32To James Madison from John Armstrong, 18 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 February 1813, War Department. “I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following promotions in the Army of the United States.” Recommends Thomas S. Jesup to be a captain, Michael McClelland to be a first lieutenant, and John Meek to be a second lieutenant in the Seventh Regiment of Infantry. All three appointments were to date from 20 Jan. 1813. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive...
33To James Madison from John Armstrong, 18 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 February 1813, War Department. “I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following appointments in the additional Army authorized by the Act of January 29. 1813.” RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 12B-A2); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 2 pp. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Armstrong. The appended list recommended five officers from Ohio, including...
34To James Madison from John Armstrong, 22 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 February 1813, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation the following alterations in the list of nominations submitted to the Honorable the Senate of the United States on the 18th. Instant—viz William Colgreve Major, should be William Cotgreave Major—Elias Hasset Colonel, should be Elias Fasset Colonel—and Nathan Phelps Major, should be Nathan Phelps...
35To James Madison from John Armstrong, 24 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1813, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to present you a list of Officers in the Army of the United States, and a Roll of the persons having office and employment connected with this Department.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 12A-D1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Armstrong. The enclosures were “A...
36To James Madison from John Armstrong, 24 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1813, War Department. “I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following Appointments in the additional Army authorized by the Act of January 29th. 1813.” Recommends four Virginians: Joseph Goodwin to be a colonel, Robert Pegram to be a lieutenant colonel, and Augustin Smith and James Maurice to be majors. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 12B-A2);...
37To James Madison from John Armstrong, 3 March 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 March 1813, War Department. Recommends sixteen persons for appointments in various infantry regiments, including Robert Carter Nicholas, George Croghan, and Henry B. Armstrong as majors in the Twelfth, Seventeenth, and Twenty-third Regiments, respectively, and Eleazer W. Ripley as a colonel in the Twenty-first Regiment. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 12B-A2). 2 pp. JM...
38To James Madison from John Armstrong, 4 June 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 June 1813, War Department. “I have the honor to transmit herewith a list [not found] of the Military appointments made during the recess of the Senate.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. In a message dated 15 June 1813, JM submitted to the Senate a revised version of the list that Armstrong enclosed with this letter. The revised list (13 pp.) included 371 appointments made to the...
39To James Madison from John Armstrong, 10 June 1813 (Madison Papers)
The Vice President and Mr. Campbel suggest the propriety of your recalling the first list of Military nominations this morning, for the purpose of supplying the names of the States from which the Officers have been taken & of distinguishing between promotions & original appointments. I have the honor to be Sir, With great respect Your Most Obedient humble servant RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM....
40To James Madison from John Armstrong, 26 June 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1813, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States.” Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Letterbook copy 1 p. For original enclosure, see n. 1. Armstrong enclosed a four-page list of eighty-three appointments and thirty promotions in the...