When was it published?

August 13, 1813 in Martinsburgh Gazette

Domestic News August 13, 1813

Martinsburgh Gazette

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Gen Hampton, Army Reform, Burlington, Officer Discipline, Military Drills

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

Gen. Hampton is implementing beneficial reforms in the army at Burlington, focusing on officers by enforcing strict duty observance, drilling them in front of soldiers, and replacing dissipation and idleness with professional study and active duties. His age, intelligence, and independence qualify him for this task.

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It is with the highest satisfaction we learn, that Gen. Hampton is introducing the most salutary reform in our army at Burlington, particularly in that branch where reform was most imperiously demanded—we mean among the officers. The most rigid observance of duty is required from them; they are drilled in the presence of the soldiers; and habits of dissipation and idleness have given way to the study and active duties which belong to their profession. Gen. Hampton, from his age, intelligence and independence, is highly qualified for the task he has undertaken.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Gen Hampton Army Reform Burlington Officer Discipline Military Drills

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Hampton

Where did it happen?

Burlington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Burlington

Key Persons

Gen. Hampton

Outcome

habits of dissipation and idleness replaced by study and active duties; rigid observance of duty enforced among officers.

Event Details

Gen. Hampton introduces reforms in the army at Burlington, targeting officers with strict duty requirements, drilling in presence of soldiers, and shift from idleness to professional duties.