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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03249 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0077] January-August 1786 |
| Title | David Ramsay to Henry Knox about Knox's plans for the militia |
| Date | 12 March 1786 |
| Author | Ramsay, David (1749-1815) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | In response to Knox's plan for the militia (see GLC02437.03246), Ramsay believes "it is excellent in theory," but has two major reservations: first, is unsure whether the government is prepared to devote time and expense to such a plan, and second, is not sure "whether our youth would not be so fond of a military life as to be tempted to act offensively against our neighbors." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Militia Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics |
| People | Ramsay, David (1749-1815) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Note from Henry Knox to David Ramsay referring to Knox's plans for the militia |