Filling Vacancies in the Four Old Regiments
Document 1800McHenry recommends that the most deserving of the second lieutenants in the disbanded augmented army be appointed to fill the vacancies in the four old regiments of infantry. To do so would prevent the injurious effects caused by delays in promotions and enhance the probablity that these men would pursue military careers.
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McHenry recommends that the most deserving of the second lieutenants in the disbanded augmented army be appointed to fill the vacancies in the four old regiments of infantry. To do so would prevent the injurious effects caused by delays in promotions and enhance the probablity that these men would pursue military careers.
Date
04/15/1800
Author
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1800041500001
Note
Enclosed in Adams to US Senate, 04/17/1800.
Notable persons
James McHenry, Secretary of War
the President [Adams]
the Senate
offcers who have accepted their appointments
old regiments of infantry
most deserving of the disbanded lieutenants
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
Resolution of the Senate
return of all the officers
Act to augment the Army of the United States
vacancies of the office of second lieutenants
disbanding of the twelve additional regiments
the military as a permanant profession
injury to the service
resignations
parsimonious spirit in the Government
military career
pay and emoluments of a higher grade