See also copy at DLC:Papers of Alexander Hamilton, Vol. 32
"At pp. 5091-5091 1/2a: True copy [authenticated by Charles Scribner, May 6th, 1844); James McHenry, War Department...to John Adams, Esq., President of the U. States: Adams's ltr. of 30th Sep. enclosing commissions for the three Major Generals. Action by McHenry thereafter. His desire for the three and Generals Washington to reach consensus on military policy. Nothing to be gained from delays." (Adams Papers Office files, Box 5, Order 15 of NP Search). --SEG, 2/17/2010
Information transferred from blue slip now deleted. ER 9/18/2015