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August 27, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Boston report on nearly 1,000 applications for army commissions amid plans for a 12,000-man permanent army; disappointed applicants urged to serve as non-commissioned officers or privates to show patriotism.
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BOSTON, AUG. 24.
MILITARY.
It is said that there have been nearly 1,000 applications to the Secretary at War for commissions in the army now eligible— it is contemplated to raise a permanent army of only 12,000, a correspondent hopes, and as the applicants cannot all be officers, that those who may be disappointed, will show their patriotism, and give strong evidence of their zeal and attachment to the government, by entering the service, as non-commissioned officers and privates. They have a striking example.
BOSTON, AUG. 24.
MILITARY.
It is said that there have been nearly 1,000 applications to the Secretary at War for commissions in the army now eligible— it is contemplated to raise a permanent army of only 12,000, a correspondent hopes, and as the applicants cannot all be officers, that those who may be disappointed, will show their patriotism, and give strong evidence of their zeal and attachment to the government, by entering the service, as non-commissioned officers and privates. They have a striking example.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Army Commissions
Military Recruitment
Permanent Army
Patriotism
Boston
Where did it happen?
Boston
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Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Aug. 24
Event Details
Nearly 1,000 applications to the Secretary at War for commissions in the army, which is contemplated to be a permanent force of only 12,000. A correspondent hopes disappointed applicants will demonstrate patriotism by enlisting as non-commissioned officers or privates.