Reports to Congress from the Secretary of War, 1803-1870 [microform].

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Reports to Congress from the Secretary of War, 1803-1870 [microform].

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Letters and accompanying reports sent to members of Congress in response to congressional resolutions and inquiries. They cover Indian affairs, maintenance of the Army and militia, appropriations, military engineering projects (roads, canals, etc.), railroad surveys, fortifications for defense of coasts and frontiers, granting of pensions, pay and employment of civilian and military personnel, and other functions and responsibilities of the Secretary of War and subordinate officers.

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