Suggestions for the War Department

Secretary Hamilton advices on various measures which he believes the War Department ought to adopt. First, he suggests that the militia be reorganized, and divided into five classes. The first class consisting of all unmarried men between 18 and 25, excepting apprentices and students. The second class consisting of all unmarried men from 25 to 40; the third class all married men from 18 to 25; the fourth class all married men from 25 to 40; the fifth class all men between 40 and 50. Hamilton also advices the creation of a "provisional or auxiliary army," made up of volunteers.