While inviting your general attention to all the recommendations made by the Secretary of War, there are two which I would especially invite you to consider: First, the importance of preparing for war in time of peace by providing proper armament for our seacoast defenses.
Grant emphasizes the importance of preparing for war during peacetime by ensuring adequate armament for defenses.
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