On the Necessity of Both the Army & the Navy, & Congressional Approval for Military Supply Plan
Document 1799States that the army and navy are equally necessary for the safety and prosperity of the U.S., and that "we must own the risks" as other nations do. Discusses the application of Hamilton's plan of military supply, which was feared to require the approval of Congress, but apparently does not.
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Quincy July 19th 99
Sir
I agree with you in your opinion, expressed in your favor of the 12, that both an army & navy establishment is essential to the present & future interests & greatings of the United States, & that we must own the risks, which other nations have own. — It appeared to me, that officers were created & salaries made necessary on the plan for supplying the army, which would require the interposition of Congress. But if the powers already given to administration are sufficient; I am satisfied. I wish only that the heads of department may be satisfied & that no embarrassments may be brought upon them which they are not, previously apprised. &c.
[Secretary at War]
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
States that the army and navy are equally necessary for the safety and prosperity of the U.S., and that "we must own the risks" as other nations do. Discusses the application of Hamilton's plan of military supply, which was feared to require the approval of Congress, but apparently does not.
Date
07/19/1799
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Recipient
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Quincy
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Document number
1799071940202
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1
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Adams
Army
Navy
Congress
heads of departments
Notable locations
Quincy
Notable items
supply
powers
salaries