Adams, John, 1735-1826 to James McHenry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01477 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 April 1799 Pagination: 3 p. + addr 23 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Written as President to Secretary of War McHenry. Concerning Adams' interpretation of the Constitution concerning military appointments. Adams remarks "I never understood the Constitution. To suppose that the President has power to appoint Judges and Ambassadors... and not officers in the Army... is... very embarassing to the public service." Remnants of wax seal on address leaf. Docketed by McHenry.
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