Dispute Over Relative Importance of the Army & Navy, & Need for Congressional Approval of Military Supply System
Document 1799McHenry addresses a dispute between himself and the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, regarding the relative importance of the army and navy. Also notes review of Hamilton's plan of military supply, and is of the opinion that its adoption requires no act of Congress. However, given the controversy on this matter, he will also submit it to the Secretaries of the Navy and State for their consideration.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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McHenry addresses a dispute between himself and the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, regarding the relative importance of the army and navy. Also notes review of Hamilton's plan of military supply, and is of the opinion that its adoption requires no act of Congress. However, given the controversy on this matter, he will also submit it to the Secretaries of the Navy and State for their consideration.
Date
07/12/1799
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War Department
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Collection
Document number
1799071200501
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Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Navy
Army
Benjamin Stoddert
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
act of Congress