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January 12, 1807
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In the U.S. Senate on Jan. 5, Gen. Smith proposes a resolution for a committee to assess additional military force needed, citing 1802 sufficiency but now necessary due to new territory exposing frontiers beyond quick militia aid.
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SENATE UNITED STATES.
MONDAY, JAN. 5.
Gen. SMITH submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what additional force, is necessary to the military establishment of the U. States,
He observed that he was one of those who in 1802 were of opinion that the present military establishment was sufficient for the then existing state of the nation. At that time we were at peace with the Indians, of course few men were necessary for the western frontier. and at every point of the Atlantic shores, we were prepared for resistance by the strength of our militia—that the late acquirement of territory, gave us an exposed frontier, which could not be succored speedily by the militia of the union: he therefore conceived an addition to the army as indispensably necessary.
MONDAY, JAN. 5.
Gen. SMITH submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what additional force, is necessary to the military establishment of the U. States,
He observed that he was one of those who in 1802 were of opinion that the present military establishment was sufficient for the then existing state of the nation. At that time we were at peace with the Indians, of course few men were necessary for the western frontier. and at every point of the Atlantic shores, we were prepared for resistance by the strength of our militia—that the late acquirement of territory, gave us an exposed frontier, which could not be succored speedily by the militia of the union: he therefore conceived an addition to the army as indispensably necessary.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Senate Resolution
Military Establishment
Additional Force
Exposed Frontier
Indian Peace
Atlantic Militia
Territory Acquirement
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Smith
Where did it happen?
United States Senate
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Key Persons
Gen. Smith
Location
United States Senate
Event Date
Monday, Jan. 5.
Story Details
Gen. Smith submits a resolution to appoint a committee inquiring into additional military force needed for the U. States due to recent territory acquisition creating an exposed frontier not easily defended by militia.