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Naval Establishment and War Powers Debate in Congress
Congress debates naval buildup and funding to protect commerce and coastlines, arguing for a gradual expanding navy over a costly standing force. The committee urges repairing existing ships, building ten schooners, and stockpiling timber, with a focus on future security and national wealth. A second section covers arsenals and ordnance funding plus a eulogy on Gen Wilkinson and remarks on Wilkinson’s career.
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Cheves
Eport
Congress
Missippi
Chesapeake
Delaware
Stern
Great Britain
Union
Idor
United States
Britain
United 2
Naval Establishment
Seybert
Peek
Bheexennipvce
Sersert
Chattmar
Hoofi
Iory
Camp Equipage
Army of the
Wilkinson
Wright
House of Representatives
Committee On Foreign Relations
Speaker
Virginia
Washington
Wasington
Maryland
Colt James Wilkinson
Gates
Burgoyne
Board of War and Ordnance
James Wilkinson
Burr
Nortas Elons
Sirs