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Collection Reference Number GLC02978.16
From Archive Folder Documents relating to the defense of Philadelphia 
Title Response to objections to the plans of the Philadelphia General Committee of Defence
Date ca. September 1814
Document Type Military document
Content Description Notes that "Certain observations in the Aurora...seem to disapprove of the system...of combining field fortifications with the maneuvers of troops for the defence of Philadelphia" during the War of 1812. Those who disprove recommend replacing retrenchments with a system of platoons. Provides several objections to the platoon plan and explains those objections in terms of military science and the current conflict. GLC02978.15 is a contemporary French version of this document.
Subjects War of 1812  Military History  Fortification  Journalism  Science and Technology  
Theme War of 1812; Science, Technology, Invention
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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