...and talents, if not the first. It required much delicacy in the arrangement, to take advantage of his knowledge and experience in a manner acceptable to...both objects. The President has instituted a Board of Oflicers, to consist of five members, two of high rank in the corps, General Bernard, the engineer...

...reputation and talents, if not first. It required much delicacy in the arrangement, to take advantage of his knowledge and experience, in a manner acceptable to...consist of five members two of high rank in the corps, Genl Bernard, the engineer at each station (of young Gadsden for example at New Orleans), and the naval...

...compliance with the invitation which accompanied it. From Mr. Gallatin he brought letters stating that he was the seventh in rank in the corps, and inferior...wounding the feelings of the officers of our own corps The arrangement adopted will, I think, accomplish fully both objects. "The President has instituted...

...reputation and talents, if not first It required much delicacy in the arrangement, to take advantage of his knowledge and experience, in a manner acceptable to himself, without wounding the feeling* ot" tho officers of our own corps, who had rendered such useful services.and were entitled...