101To James Madison from John Armstrong, 15 February 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Armstrong. 15 February 1814, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation the following appointments in the Army of the United States.” Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Letterbook copy 1 p. The appended list (1 p.) recommended fourteen promotions and appointments, primarily in the infantry. JM ’s message...
102To James Madison from John Armstrong, 20 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by Jos. Tate who, after an absence of fifteen years, returns to the U. S. heartily sick of all he has seen abroad. His story may not be unknown to you, and is less recommendatory than his character. In the five years I have been in Paris, tho’ oppressed by poverty and injustice, his conduct has at all times been regular and respectable. He was the Acquaintance of M....
103To James Madison from John Armstrong, 4 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter, & one other to the Secy. of State, were received by me to-day under a cover, endorsed by Admiral Cockburn. It was sent to the post office & there post marked for conveyance to Philad. Hearing that all was not right with Mr. Gobert (the writer) I recalled & opened it & now submit it to you. I am Sir, with the greatest respect Your most Obed. servant RC ( DLC ). Docketed by...
104To 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...
105To James Madison from John Armstrong, 1 February 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Armstrong. 1 February 1814, War Department. “I beg leave to submit to you the following documents on the subject of the Resolution of the Senate of the 3d. ultimo in relation to the quantity of woolen goods provided for the Army during the last year &c.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, President’s Messages, 13A-E6); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP )....
106To James Madison from John Armstrong, 5 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
Prevost has returned from the neiborhood of Fort George to Kingston. It is supposed that after reconnoitring Boyd’s position he did not think it adviseable to attack it. My opinion is, that he wanted to draw our attention to the West & that at no time had he any serious intention of doing more than spinning out the Campaign. I enclose copies of my correspondence with Gen. Hampton, alluded to...
107To James Madison from John Armstrong, 20 January 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Armstrong. 20 January 1814, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation, the inclosed list [not found] of appointments for the Army of the United States.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Armstrong. JM placed an asterisk here and wrote below Armstrong’s signature: “Brigadier Izard to be Major General / Brown to be same /...
108To James Madison from John Armstrong, 26 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
We are yet here waiting for Chauncy and Wilkinson. From neither have I heard a syllable since the 18th. Hampton began his movement on the 19th. from Cumberland head. His advanced Corps surprised & carried a picket guard at Odell town and were pushing forward by the Eastern road, when a circumstance of very unusual occurrence prevented his farther progress. “The wells and Springs of Odell town...
109To 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)....
110To James Madison from John Armstrong, 21 July 1806 (Madison Papers)
A Peace was Signed last night between Russia and France. Lord Yarmouth has been here for some time, but without a public character. He is about to take one immediately. This looks like peace between England & France also. I am Sir, with distinguished consideration, Your Most Obedient Servant RC ( DNA : RG 59, DD , France, vol. 10). Docketed by Wagner as received 20 Sept. and interlinearly...