Return of the Officers Appointed Under the Act for Augmenting the Army
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Return of the Officers Appointed Under the Act for Augmenting the Army
Description
McHenry notes the scarcity of second lieutenants and warns that if government parsimony results in a failure to promote worthy officers, these same officers will be less inclined to pursue a military career.
year created
1800
month created
04
day created
15
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Senate of the United States
President [Adams]
Secretary of War
old regiments of infantry
twelve additional regiments
disbanded lieutenants
notable item/thing
resolution of the Senate
commissions
vacancies of the office of second lieutenants
the military as a permanent profession
injury to the service
resignations
principle of economy
violation of his right
promotion of all officers
parsimonious spirit in the government
military career
uncertain duration
pay and emoluments
notable phrase
The officers who are now kept out of their rights believe that they suffer from a parsimonious spirit in the government, and this has a strong tendency to disgust them with the service of their country.
document number
1800041500101
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (2 pages) | NMP15 (2 pages) | Collection: Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, rolls 1-3) | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Senate of the United States | [unknown] | [n/a] |