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Regulations Regarding Certain Supplies and Respecting Objects of Special and Extra Expense
Regulations respecting certain supplies and objects of special and extra expense. Contractors supply rations, ardent spirits and vinegar, quarters, transportation, forage, fuel, straw, and stationary …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)National Defense
Letter from the Sec. of War to the Chairman of the committee on national defense. Discussed the radical changes to current militia that would create a more organized and well trained standing army. …
Printed VersionsMessage from the President of the United States, transmitting a Report of the Secretary of War, On certain measures which appear to him to be necessary for the improvement of our Military System.
Official report addressing recommendations for improving the U.S. military. Argued for a well funded standing army.
Printed VersionsDouble Rations
Steele encloses a copy of a letter to the Secretary of War regarding the Treasury Department's opinion on issue of double rations.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Double Rations
Steele did not communicate instructions to the paymaster as he does not approve of establishing general rules that might be disadvantageous to the public. He believes double rations should be approved …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)A Report on the Secretary of War, On certain measures which appear to him to be necessary for the improvement of our Military System.
Report detailing necessary improvements to the current military system. Advocates for a standing army and necessary fortifications and education systems to produce and maintain said military.
Printed Versions[A General Return of the Army of the United States, shewing the effective strength of the Genearl Staff, and of each Regiment and Corps; and also the number wanting in each Grade, to complete the Military Establishment]
General return of the full strength of the U.S. Army, also including desired strength (and difference between these two numbers).
Abiel Leonard CollectionRules and Regulations Respecting the Recruiting Service
Undated War Office form document lists army recruitment regulations, which forbid enlistment of the intoxicated, the unhealthy, the underage, Indians, or blacks. Spaces specifying term of service, …
John Adams Papers
