Contingencies of the War Department for the Year 1793.
Document 1792Knox emphasizes that the expenses of an army during peacetime may be reasonably forecast but during wartime, contingencies must be accommodated with adequate appropriations or military efficacy will be harmed.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
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Knox emphasizes that the expenses of an army during peacetime may be reasonably forecast but during wartime, contingencies must be accommodated with adequate appropriations or military efficacy will be harmed.
Date
12/1792
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Collection
Document number
1792129900000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
heads of supplies
active armies
General Harmar
Creeks
Cherokees
Choctaws
Chickasaws
Six Nations
agents employed to the several tribes
Notable items
expenses of any given corps
stationary situation
peace establishment
time of war
offensive operations
allowances
short estimates
moderate losses by casualties
loss of privileges
means of transportation
ammunition
clothing
accidents
sublety and activity of the enemy
ignorance of the wilderness
futurity
paper No. 1
claims for allowance
the treasury
loss of horses and arms
expedition
paper No. 4
protection of the frontiers
paper No. 5
funds appriopriated to the Indian department
vouchers
secret services