Approval of Cadet Instruction Plan, With Expanded Discussion of Naval Midshipmen
Document 1800Approves whole-heartedly with Dexter's previously submitted plan for the instruction of artillery and engineer cadets, adding only that he feels multiple naval midshipmen should be allowed at the cadet school, and that a naval school should also be conducted aboard each frigate. Discusses several individuals recommended to serve as teachers or engineers in the school. Adams objects to appointing foreigners unless absolutely necessary.
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Letterbook
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Approves whole-heartedly with Dexter's previously submitted plan for the instruction of artillery and engineer cadets, adding only that he feels multiple naval midshipmen should be allowed at the cadet school, and that a naval school should also be conducted aboard each frigate. Discusses several individuals recommended to serve as teachers or engineers in the school. Adams objects to appointing foreigners unless absolutely necessary.
Date
07/25/1800
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Quincy
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Document number
1800072540001
Note
Works of John Adams Volume 9.
Notable persons
Samuel Dexter
John Adams
artillerists and engineers
cadets
teachers
officers
Secretary of the Navy
Benjamin Stoddert
Navy
midshipmen
Captain Barron
Mr. Bureau de Pusy
foreigners
Notable locations
Quincy
Notable items
laws
instruction
recommend
books
instruments
apparatus
regular school
battalions
appointment
frigate
navigation
sciences
the Boston

