Alterations in the Military Establishment, to Artillery & Dragoon Regiments
Document 1798McHenry's submission of a report on proposed changes to the makeup of standard artillery and dragoon regiments, expanding the number of officers and men. The proposed expansions, with comparisons to the existing establishment, are appended.
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War Department
24th December 1798.
Sir
I have the honor to submit, to your consideration, and disposal, a report relative to certain alterations, in the military establishment, which to me appear, to be necessary, and proper.
I am Sir
with the greatest respect
your most obedient
and very humble servant
James McHenry
The President
of the United States
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Letter Signed
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McHenry's submission of a report on proposed changes to the makeup of standard artillery and dragoon regiments, expanding the number of officers and men. The proposed expansions, with comparisons to the existing establishment, are appended.
Date
12/24/1798
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1798122400101
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John Adams
James McHenry
artillery
military establishment
President United States
Secretary of War
regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Commandant
Major
adjutant
surgeon
surgeon's mate
captain
Lieutenant
cadet
corporal
musician
colonel
sergeant major
artificer
private
quartermaster sergeant
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War Department
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proposed establishment