Recommendations for Improving the Military System
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Recommendations for Improving the Military System
Description
Secretary McHenry requests action from President Adams respecting certain measures and assignments which he deems indispensable to the improvement of the military system. This report should also be submitted to the Congress. Discusses the Military Academy and schooling for members of the military (including studies of mathematics, geography, and natural philosophy).
year created
1800
month created
01
day created
13
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James McHenry
Secretary of War
John Adams
President of the United States
Congress
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document number
1800011390002
page start
4
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (38 pages) | NKU02 (42 pages) | Collection: Sixth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports from the Secretary of War to the Senate [6A-E6] (RG46) (M1076, roll 2 | M1706, roll 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Author | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |