Thoughts on Defense submitted to President Washington
Document 1794Secretary Hamilton ruminates on what he believes is needed to provide an effective defense of the United States. Text is highly illegible
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Secretary Hamilton ruminates on what he believes is needed to provide an effective defense of the United States. Text is highly illegible
Date
03/08/1794
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1794030890101
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Notable persons
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
troops of the establishment
officers of the military establishment
auxillary troops
Notable items
respectable military posture
securing our peace
efficient active force
emergency
defense or offense
principal ports of the United States
maritime attack
commencement of war
subsistence and rations
arms and accoutrements
fortifications
delicate ideas
peace