Return of the Officers Appointed Under the Act for Augmenting the Army
Document 1800McHenry notes the scarcity of second lieutenants and warns that if government parsimony results in a failure to promote worthy officers, these same officers will be less inclined to pursue a military career.
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Description
McHenry notes the scarcity of second lieutenants and warns that if government parsimony results in a failure to promote worthy officers, these same officers will be less inclined to pursue a military career.
Date
04/15/1800
Author
Recipient
Document number
1800041500101
Page start
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Notable persons
James McHenry
Senate of the United States
President [Adams]
Secretary of War
old regiments of infantry
twelve additional regiments
disbanded lieutenants
Notable items
resolution of the Senate
commissions
vacancies of the office of second lieutenants
the military as a permanent profession
injury to the service
resignations
principle of economy
violation of his right
promotion of all officers
parsimonious spirit in the government
military career
uncertain duration
pay and emoluments