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Debates on Barracks and Army Discipline in Parliament
A lengthy session discusses barracks as a tool to curb seditious influence on soldiers, with Windham, Fox, Pitt, and Sheridan arguing for and against barrack expences, governance over military housing, and the proper use of parliamentary control to avoid improper expenditures. The exchange touches duty to defend the constitution, historical precedents, and the risks of innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windham
Smith
Idiers
London
Birmingham
M. A. Taylor
Lincoln
Warhad Seid
Walters
Spee
Fes
Mr. Fox
House of Commons
House of Comarons
Fox
Gené
Black
Simitone
Mari
Chatham
Te Fpecche
Nan
Commons
Harmiess
Pitt
Baracks
A .Honfe
Berens
Courtenay
Wyndham
Board of Agricubtire
St.Fich
Addison
Virgil
Mr. Grey
Steele
Grey
Sheridan
Pe. Lancey
J. Grey
Seele
Pig
General Smith