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Page 68
... Department , which has hitherto in our service , been in a state of confusion and disorganization . " He was sure that with Calhoun's support he could make the department first in the army , as were similar departments in all European ...
... Department , which has hitherto in our service , been in a state of confusion and disorganization . " He was sure that with Calhoun's support he could make the department first in the army , as were similar departments in all European ...
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... Department and its func- tions were described by Jesup in rules and regulations submitted to Calhoun on 17 July , which the secretary approved without change . As Jesup defined them , the objectives of his department were : " To ensure ...
... Department and its func- tions were described by Jesup in rules and regulations submitted to Calhoun on 17 July , which the secretary approved without change . As Jesup defined them , the objectives of his department were : " To ensure ...
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... Department had been responsible only for its transportation . Thus the labors and responsibility of Jesup's department were nearly doubled , while his work force was reduced by nearly two- thirds . In addition to himself , his ...
... Department had been responsible only for its transportation . Thus the labors and responsibility of Jesup's department were nearly doubled , while his work force was reduced by nearly two- thirds . In addition to himself , his ...
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Glory on the Battlefield | 26 |
An Officer of Repute | 42 |
Birth of a Supply Bureau | 67 |
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