On the nation's resistance to a large military establishment
Item
Type
Draft Document
Title
On the nation's resistance to a large military establishment
Description
Requests the attention of the President and Congress to be directed to - what he considers - much-needed improvements in the military. Notes that this is difficult due to the country's resistance to maintaining a large military establishment. Insists that the military needs more organization and discipline, and scolds those who are opposed to an enlarged military. Compares it to a shepherd enclosing his fields from outside danger.
year created
1797
author
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
President
Congress
military
officers
army
enemies
troops
engineers
generals
notable item/thing
Fortifications
garrisons
posts
gunpowder
notable idea/issue
Opposition
organization
discipline
dignity
character
Provisional Army
public
public good
document number
1797999900701
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BRI11 (4 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 2, 4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |