Questions on reducing military forces
Document 1796McHenry argues for the necessity of a strong military force to counteract the force maintained by Great Britain and Spain on the northern and southern boundaries of the United States. McHenry advises against reducing the U.S. military below its present force.
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Autograph Draft Document Signed
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McHenry argues for the necessity of a strong military force to counteract the force maintained by Great Britain and Spain on the northern and southern boundaries of the United States. McHenry advises against reducing the U.S. military below its present force.
Date
03/14/1796
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Document number
1796031400301
Page start
1
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Baldwin, 03/14/1796.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Indians
British
Spanish
army
military
troops
militia
regulars
Timothy Pickering
privates
George Washington
Quartermaster
Judge Advocate
Notable locations
Britain
Spain
northern boundary
western boundary
frontier
boundaries
Canada
West Indies
posts
Pittsburgh
Miami
Notable items
Battalions
stores
artillery
flour
supplies
provisions