Reports of Committees: 16th Congress, 1st Session - 49th Congress, 1st Session, Volum 4 |
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Pàgina 49
... give to the frontier an annual increase of strength . We must , therefore , insist on the advantage of dividing the course of construction into several periods , according to the greater or lesser urgency ; of beginning the works ...
... give to the frontier an annual increase of strength . We must , therefore , insist on the advantage of dividing the course of construction into several periods , according to the greater or lesser urgency ; of beginning the works ...
Pàgina 52
... give an exact idea of the system of defensive works they may require . All that we can say by anticipation is , that from their general topographical features , these fron- tiers can be covered at a very moderate expense so effectually ...
... give an exact idea of the system of defensive works they may require . All that we can say by anticipation is , that from their general topographical features , these fron- tiers can be covered at a very moderate expense so effectually ...
Pàgina 55
... give proper attention to the fortifications , and also furnish the officers requisite for the direction of the several objects connected with internal improve- ments , which are stated in the table , by employing persons to superintend ...
... give proper attention to the fortifications , and also furnish the officers requisite for the direction of the several objects connected with internal improve- ments , which are stated in the table , by employing persons to superintend ...
Pàgina 65
... give much superiority to an invading or defensive force . In fact , the division is , in both cases , an artificial line through much of its extent , and a portion of the natural boundary offers scarcely any impediment to military opera ...
... give much superiority to an invading or defensive force . In fact , the division is , in both cases , an artificial line through much of its extent , and a portion of the natural boundary offers scarcely any impediment to military opera ...
Pàgina 70
... give to these defensive preparations a character of importance which can never apply to the United States . The possession of a capital in the eastern hemisphere is too often the possession of the kingdom . Habits of feeling and opinion ...
... give to these defensive preparations a character of importance which can never apply to the United States . The possession of a capital in the eastern hemisphere is too often the possession of the kingdom . Habits of feeling and opinion ...
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