421From John Adams to United States Senate, 9 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate John Smith Brooks Richard Harwood Maryland to be Lieutenant of Marines Francis Harman Ellison of New York Lieutenant in the Navy— DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
422From Benjamin Stoddert to Commanders of Armed Vessels, 10 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Instructions to Commanders of Armed Vessels belonging to the United States:— Given at Philadelphia, The tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety eight, and in the twenty third year of our Independence.— In pursuance of the Acts of Congress passed the 28th day of May, the 28th. day of June, & the 9th day of July;— You are hereby authorized instructed,...
423From John Adams to William Augustine Washington, 11 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
An Address so replete with sentiments purely American and so respectful to me subscribed with the Names of four hundred respectable Citizens of Virginia is to me of inestimable Value— The declaration that our People are hostile to a Government, made by themselves, for themselves, and conducted by themselves, if it were true, would be a demonstration that the people despise and hate themselves;...
424From John Adams to Dwight Foster, 12 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
The President of the US: requests the pleasure of Mr. Fosters company to dine on Saturday next at 3 oClock MB .
425From John Adams to Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati, 12 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for your respectful remembrance of me on the Birth day of our United States—the clear conviction you acknowledge of the firm, patriotic and enlightened policy pursued by the Chief Magistrate of the United States, after a Review of the progress of his Administration, will encourage his heart, and strengthen his hands— Our Country Supported by a great and respectable Majority of its...
426From John Adams to Volunteer Troop of Light Dragoons, 12 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
The earnest desire you profess, to serve your Country deserves its approbation and my Applause. I accept your Offer of service as a volunteer Troop of Light Dragoons, and will give Directions that Commissions to be presented to your Officers MiU-C : Cass Papers.
427From John Adams to United States Senate, 13 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
A Resolution of both Houses of Congress, authorizing an adjournment on Monday the 16th of this month has been laid before me—Sensible of the severity of the service in so long a session, it is with great Reluctance, that I find myself obliged to offer any consideration, which may operate against the inclinations of the Members; but certain measures of Executive Authority, which will Require...
428From John Adams to United States Senate, 13 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Harry Grant of South Carolina to be Consul for the United States for the Port of Leith in Scotland DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
429From John Adams to United States Senate, 13 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Daniel Mc.Neal of Massachusetts to be a Captain in the Navy—to take rank from the 5th of June 1798 Thomas Williams of Virginia also to be a Captain in the Navy DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
430From John Adams to Benjamin Goodhue, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the Session of the Senate for Executive Business should be continued, and that the Members thereof should convene on Tuesday the seventeenth day of July instant; you are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber in Philadelphia on that day, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, then and there to receive and deliberate on such communications as...
431From John Adams to Andrew Jackson, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the session of the Senate for Executive Business should be continued, and that the members thereof should convene on Tuesday the seventeenth day of July instant; you are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber in Philadelphia on that day, at ten OClock in the forenoon, then and there to receive and deliberate on such communications as...
432From John Adams to William North, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the Session of the Senate for Executive Business should be continued, and that the members thereof should convene on Tuesday the seventeenth day of July instant; you are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber in Philadelphia on that day, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, then and there to receive and deliberate on such communications as...
433From John Adams to John Rutherford, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the Session of the Senate for Executive Business should be continued, and that the Members thereof should convene on Tuesday the seventeenth day of July instant; you are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber in Philadelphia on that day, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, then and there to receive and deliberate on such communications as...
434From John Adams to Theodore Sedgwick, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the session of the Senate for Executive Business should be continued, and that the members thereof should convene on Tuesday the seventeenth day of July instant; You are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber in Philadelphia on that day, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, then and there to receive and deliberate on such communications as...
435From John Adams to United States Senate, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate the following Persons to be Commissioners under an Act of Congress passed in the present session to provide for the valuation of Lands and Houses and for the Enumeration of Slaves. Those Gentlemen whose Names have Asterisks before them are intended for first Commissioners New Hampshire* 1st Division. Nathaniel Gilman... Exeter 2d Do. Joseph Badger Junr... Gilmantown 3d Do. Joshua...
436From John Adams to United States Senate, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate the Honourable Jonathan Dayton of New Jersey to be Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers in the place of La Rochefontaine William Ward Burrows of Pennsylvania to be Major of Marines under the Act for establishing and organizing a Marine Corps. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
437From John Adams to Josiah, III Quincy, 16 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have received and read with great pleasure your brilliant oration. It is as sensible as it is eloquent. It is one of the most precious morsels that our country has produced upon such occasions. I hope it will be the means of bringing you forward out of that domestic repose in which you seem to place too much of your delight. I cannot blame you, however. I love you the better for the motto on...
438From John Adams to United States Senate, 17 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Believing that the Letter received this morning from General Washington will give high satisfaction to the Senate, I transmit them a Copy of it, and congratulate them and the Public on this great Event the Generals acceptance of his appointment, as Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the army— DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
439From John Adams to Va., Citizens of Richmond, 18 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
Your representative in congress, Mr. Jones, has presented to me your address to the president of the United States, and both houses of Congress. It is joyful indeed to receive assurances from respectable citizens of Virginia, that they are satisfied with the government of the United States. The pretext for rejecting our negociations has been, that we are a divided people—but the real cause, a...
440From John Adams to United States Senate, 18 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate Alexander Hamilton of New York to be Inspector General of the Army with the Rank of Major General. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney of South Carolina to be a Major General Henry Knox of Massachusetts to be a Major General Henry Lee of Virginia to be a Major General of the provisional Army Edward Hand of Pennsylvania to be a Major General of the provisional Army. John Brooks of...
441From John Adams to United States Senate, 18 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate William Winder of Maryland to be Accountant of the Navy DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
442From John Adams to United States Senate, 18 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
BELIEVING that the Letter received this morning, from General WASHINGTON, will give high satisfaction to the Senate, I transmit them a copy of it, and congratulate them and the public on this great event, the General’s acceptance of his appointment, as Lieutenant-General and Commander in Chief of the Army. MHi : Broadside Collection.
443From John Adams to Ny., Militia Montgomery County, 19 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
An Address like yours of the 4. of July presented to me by your Representative Mr Cochran is very acceptable. When a foreign Power, with unblushing Countenance, demands the Power of choosing for you your Supream Magistrate, and of dictating to you and to him , the Persons you shall send or not send as Ambassadors, to defend your Interests, what Prerogative of a free People have you left? If...
444From John Adams to United States Senate, 19 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I nominate William North of New York to be Adjutant General of the Army with the Rank of Brigadier General. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
445From John Adams to Ga., Young Men of Augusta, 20 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
An Address from the youth of Augusta, so remote from the seat of Government, and where I am personally wholly unknown is a very high gratification to my feelings— Threats of Bloodshed, Massacres and desolation, from the frenzy of any Nation however great, or any republic however Terrible at the distance of a thousand Marine Leagues, need not intimidate the American People, if they really feel...
446From John Adams to John Steele, 24 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
YOUR address of the 4th of July, has been presented to me by Mr. Steele. It would be too great an expense of time, and of too little utility, for all the people to assemble and express their opinions on public measures in the ordinary course of things—nor could the necessary information be collected and presented to all; but, upon great occasions like the present, when every enquiring and...
447From John Adams to Timothy Pickering, 28 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I received upon my Arrival here your favour of the 25th with the Commissions, all of which I have signed and My son will transmit them to you. The Weather was yesterday so hot, that I came very nigh destroying my Horses, and is not moderated this morning. I am, Sir your most obedient / and humble servant ICU : Miscellaneous Papers.
448From John Adams to David Perry, 29 July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I have not been less surprised than delighted with an address from one hundred and thirty Students of Williams College presented to me by the President of the Senate pro tempore Mr Sedgwick. So large a number in so recent an Institution, as it shows the flourishing circumstances of our Country at present, affords a most pleasing prospect of young Citizens, in a course of Education, for the...
449From John Adams to Students of Harvard College, July 1798 (Adams Papers)
The companions, studies, and amusements of my youth, under the auspices of our alma mater , whom I shall ever hold in the highest veneration and affection, came fresh to my remembrance on receiving your address. The maxims of life and the elements of literature, which have ever been inculcated in that ancient seat of education, could produce no other sentiments, in a juncture like this, than...
450From John Adams to Freemasons of State of Maryland, July 1798 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for this generous and noble address. The zeal you display to vindicate your society from the imputations and suspicions of being “inimical to regular government and divine religion,” is greatly to your honor. It has been an opinion of many considerate men, as long as I can remember, that your society might, in some time or other, be made an instrument of danger and disorder to the...