Power of President over the Navy, per Naval Armament document
Document 1798Hamilton believed the power of the President to authorize the use of force by the navy was for defense only. Offensive action required the sanction of the Department. Hamilton advised the President should approach Congress with his opinion on the limitation that should be imposed on his office so as not to exceed those specified in the Constitution.
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Hamilton believed the power of the President to authorize the use of force by the navy was for defense only. Offensive action required the sanction of the Department. Hamilton advised the President should approach Congress with his opinion on the limitation that should be imposed on his office so as not to exceed those specified in the Constitution.
Date
05/17/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1798051754200
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
President
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Congress