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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04543 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Francis van der Kamp to Henry Knox on reform of the militia and a new military academy |
| Date | 12 March 1790 |
| Author | Van der Kemp, Francis Adrian (1752-1829) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses Knox's plan for the militia. Writes, "The sight of a part of your plan for reforming our militia - and my fear of that hideous monster - a standing army, though covered with alluring clothes by artful politicians, wil [sic] atone for the liberty of taking few moments of your leisure by a man of General Knox's disposition." Argues for the establishment of a formal military academy where cadets learn various subjects, including geometry, algebra, geography, engineering, etc. States, "The academy seat must be at the place of the seat of government." Discusses funding for sending young militia men to the academy. Adds that the academy must be provided with a small library, and recommends specific authors and books on mathematics and tactics. Also known as François Adrian Van der Kemp. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Militia Government and Civics Standing Army Politics Education Mathematics Science and Technology Finance Library |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Van der Kemp, Francis Adrian (1752-1829) |
| Place written | Kingston, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Education; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |