Approval of Cadet Instruction Plan, With Expanded Discussion of Naval Midshipmen
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Approval of Cadet Instruction Plan, With Expanded Discussion of Naval Midshipmen
Description
Approves whole-heartedly with Dexter's previously submitted plan for the instruction of artillery and engineer cadets, adding only that he feels multiple naval midshipmen should be allowed at the cadet school, and that a naval school should also be conducted aboard each frigate. Discusses several individuals recommended to serve as teachers or engineers in the school. Adams objects to appointing foreigners unless absolutely necessary.
year created
1800
month created
07
day created
25
author
sent from location
Quincy
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Works of John Adams Volume 9.
notable person/group
Samuel Dexter
John Adams
artillerists and engineers
cadets
teachers
officers
Secretary of the Navy
Benjamin Stoddert
Navy
midshipmen
Captain Barron
Mr. Bureau de Pusy
foreigners
notable location
Quincy
notable item/thing
laws
instruction
recommend
books
instruments
apparatus
regular school
battalions
appointment
frigate
navigation
sciences
the Boston
notable phrase
there ought to be a school on board every frigate
document number
1800072540001
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | IDB04 (3 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | 4216, R: 120 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Works of John Adams | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | Quincy | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Dexter | [unknown] | [n/a] |