Dispute Over Relative Importance of the Army & Navy, & Need for Congressional Approval of Military Supply System
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Dispute Over Relative Importance of the Army & Navy, & Need for Congressional Approval of Military Supply System
Description
McHenry addresses a dispute between himself and the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, regarding the relative importance of the army and navy. Also notes review of Hamilton's plan of military supply, and is of the opinion that its adoption requires no act of Congress. However, given the controversy on this matter, he will also submit it to the Secretaries of the Navy and State for their consideration.
year created
1799
month created
07
day created
12
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
John Adams
James McHenry
Navy
Army
Benjamin Stoddert
notable location
War Department
notable item/thing
act of Congress
document number
1799071200501
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IDH14 (2 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 395 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |