Plan for the Formation of a Regiment
Document 1800Smith submits his recommendations for altering the plan for the formation of a regiment for exercise or battle that should rely on well organized battalions. The brilliant dashes and light touches of advanced light infantry will not answer the Army's purposes. Offers suggestions for organization of military.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Smith submits his recommendations for altering the plan for the formation of a regiment for exercise or battle that should rely on well organized battalions. The brilliant dashes and light touches of advanced light infantry will not answer the Army's purposes. Offers suggestions for organization of military.
Date
04/05/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Union Brigade [Scotch Plains, NJ]
Collection
Document number
1800040560000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
William S Smith
regiment
infantry
battalion
corps
company
platoon
Notable locations
Union Brigade
Scotch Plains
New Jersey
Notable items
report