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Letter to Editor
April 24, 1815
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A letter expresses surprise and regret at an Aurora publication favoring senior officers like Wilkinson, Bissell, and Boyd over war heroes Brown, Jackson, and Scott in army reduction discussions, arguing for merit over seniority.
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COMMUNICATION.
REDUCTION OF THE ARMY
It is with feelings no less of surprise than regret, that I have observed a publication in the Aurora, copied from a New-York paper, supporting the pretensions of the officers of "27" years standing, in preference to those who have rose into notice during the late war. The friends of the country had no cause to suspect beforehand, that able and patriotic print to be the advocate of stupidity, of imbecility, and of incompetency. Who could suppose that a print of the character of the Aurora, would be found on the side of Wilkinson, Bissell and Boyd, in preference to that of the nation, and of Brown, Jackson and Scott?—If the former are to be preferred to the latter, then is the talisman of seniority, with its hopeful accompaniments in this instance, to be preferred, to the most patriotic, skilful, and successful exertions for one's country. And shall these things be? Forbid it ye rulers of the nation!
PUBLIC GOOD.
REDUCTION OF THE ARMY
It is with feelings no less of surprise than regret, that I have observed a publication in the Aurora, copied from a New-York paper, supporting the pretensions of the officers of "27" years standing, in preference to those who have rose into notice during the late war. The friends of the country had no cause to suspect beforehand, that able and patriotic print to be the advocate of stupidity, of imbecility, and of incompetency. Who could suppose that a print of the character of the Aurora, would be found on the side of Wilkinson, Bissell and Boyd, in preference to that of the nation, and of Brown, Jackson and Scott?—If the former are to be preferred to the latter, then is the talisman of seniority, with its hopeful accompaniments in this instance, to be preferred, to the most patriotic, skilful, and successful exertions for one's country. And shall these things be? Forbid it ye rulers of the nation!
PUBLIC GOOD.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Military War
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Army Reduction
Officer Seniority
War Heroes
Aurora Newspaper
Merit Vs Seniority
What entities or persons were involved?
Public Good.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Public Good.
Main Argument
the letter opposes preferring senior officers of 27 years standing, such as wilkinson, bissell, and boyd, over meritorious war performers like brown, jackson, and scott in army reductions, prioritizing patriotism and skill over seniority.
Notable Details
Criticizes Aurora Newspaper For Advocating 'Stupidity, Imbecility, And Incompetency'
References Publication Copied From New York Paper
Rhetorical Question: 'And Shall These Things Be? Forbid It Ye Rulers Of The Nation!'