Advisement to Increase Naval Strength of United States to Protect Her Trade
Document 1798McHenry advised an increase in naval power to protect trade. Erection of forts, and other necessary buildings all to be funded by government. President to be given authority over navy in times of necessity. McHenry referred to bill proposed in Senate for his aforementioned military improvements.
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McHenry advised an increase in naval power to protect trade. Erection of forts, and other necessary buildings all to be funded by government. President to be given authority over navy in times of necessity. McHenry referred to bill proposed in Senate for his aforementioned military improvements.
Date
04/09/1798
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Recipient
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War Department
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Document number
1798040900000
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Sewall, 04/09/1798.
Notable persons
Samuel Sewall
James McHenry
Congress
President
navy
seamen
officers
privateers
infantry
cavalry
Notable locations
War Department
forts
France
post
sea property
territory
coast
fisheries
harbor
Notable items
ordnance
small arms
provisions
powder
salt petre
copper
stores
salt peter
frigate
ship
canon
equipment
pounders
artillery