Advisement to Increase Naval Strength of United States to Protect Her Trade
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Advisement to Increase Naval Strength of United States to Protect Her Trade
Description
McHenry advised an increase in naval power to protect trade. Erection of forts, and other necessary buildings all to be funded by government. President to be given authority over navy in times of necessity. McHenry referred to bill proposed in Senate for his aforementioned military improvements.
year created
1798
month created
04
day created
09
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Sewall, 04/09/1798.
notable person/group
Samuel Sewall
James McHenry
Congress
President
navy
seamen
officers
privateers
infantry
cavalry
notable location
War Department
forts
France
post
sea property
territory
coast
fisheries
harbor
notable item/thing
ordnance
small arms
provisions
powder
salt petre
copper
stores
salt peter
frigate
ship
canon
equipment
pounders
artillery
notable idea/issue
protection
trade
military power
defense
construction
document number
1798040900000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Mil. Affrs | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Sewall | [unknown] | [n/a] |