Views on Protection of Commerce and Defense of Territory, with Cost Estimates

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Views on Protection of Commerce and Defense of Territory, with Cost Estimates

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McHenry advises Congress on measures necessary to assert and defend U.S. rights against the encroachments of European powers. Lists these measures, including expansion of Navy and Army, increased fortification of ports, and additional revenues and military stores; then goes into more detail about the specific requirements of each. Appended are itemized cost estimates for building additional naval ships, purchasing military stores, and pay & upkeep for regiments of infantry, dragoons, and artillery, as well as several naval crews.

year created

1798

month created

04

day created

11

author

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James McHenry

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provisional measures
commerce
secure and defend our territory
sovereignty
safety
property
territory
plunder
privateers
nursery
seamen
navy
subjection
military
trade
invasion
degradation
imbecility
heavy expenses
coasts
harbors
emergency
ports
fortifications
command
supply
small arms
powder
saltpetre
copper
vessels
guns
frigates
regiment
infantry
artillery
cavalry
cannon
magazines
ordnance
balls
shells
marines

document number

1798041100001

page start

1

number of pages

15

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[view document] (16 pages) EWE18 (16 pages) Collection: Clairborne (JFH) Collection Older valuableB:16bk G

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Author James McHenry [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient Committee of the Whole House of Representatives [unknown] [n/a]