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Editorial
January 12, 1813
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Editorial praises Gov. Shelby's letter to the Secretary of War, criticizing the latter's failure to address western army needs advised on September 5, leading to campaign delays and army suffering. Questions if power transfers from Gov. Harrison contributed to his disgust and current military woes.
Merged-components note: These are related editorial comments on Governor Shelby's letter and the Secretary of War.
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GOV. SHELBY'S LETTER
To the late Secretary of War, published in this day's Gazette, is worth an attentive perusal. It discovers that so early as the 5th day of September last, the Secretary was advised of many of the wants of our western armies, and of the causes which would probably retard their movements on the then contemplated campaigns. The imperious duties which the Secretary had to do, were pointed out to him, and if he had performed them, it is almost certain that our army, instead of suffering at this time in the wilderness, would have been the triumphant conquerors of Michigan and Upper Canada. The answer of the Secretary is short and snappish-- It promises that the advice offered, would be attended to, and that the powers which Shelby recommended to be reposed in a board of war, were conferred on Governor Harrison. How well the Secretary fulfilled these promises is known: how good was the advice offered, proved by the result.
Quere.
Has not the Secretary since the date of his letter transferred, many powers from Harrison to others--whom he permits to act independent of Harrison? And is not this one cause of Harrison's disgust to the service? and of the present situation of the army?
To the late Secretary of War, published in this day's Gazette, is worth an attentive perusal. It discovers that so early as the 5th day of September last, the Secretary was advised of many of the wants of our western armies, and of the causes which would probably retard their movements on the then contemplated campaigns. The imperious duties which the Secretary had to do, were pointed out to him, and if he had performed them, it is almost certain that our army, instead of suffering at this time in the wilderness, would have been the triumphant conquerors of Michigan and Upper Canada. The answer of the Secretary is short and snappish-- It promises that the advice offered, would be attended to, and that the powers which Shelby recommended to be reposed in a board of war, were conferred on Governor Harrison. How well the Secretary fulfilled these promises is known: how good was the advice offered, proved by the result.
Quere.
Has not the Secretary since the date of his letter transferred, many powers from Harrison to others--whom he permits to act independent of Harrison? And is not this one cause of Harrison's disgust to the service? and of the present situation of the army?
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Western Armies
Secretary Of War
Gov Shelby
Governor Harrison
Military Campaigns
Army Supplies
Power Transfers
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Shelby
Secretary Of War
Governor Harrison
Western Armies
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Secretary Of War's Handling Of Western Army Campaigns
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Secretary Of War, Supportive Of Shelby's Advice
Key Figures
Gov. Shelby
Secretary Of War
Governor Harrison
Western Armies
Key Arguments
Secretary Advised On September 5 Of Western Army Needs And Campaign Delays
Failure To Perform Duties Led To Army Suffering Instead Of Conquest Of Michigan And Upper Canada
Secretary's Response Promised Attention To Advice And Conferred Powers On Harrison
Promises Not Fulfilled, As Shown By Results
Secretary Transferred Powers From Harrison To Others Acting Independently
This Caused Harrison's Disgust And Army's Current Situation