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Little useful knowledge is gained by the musters and drills as now established, and the whole subject evidently requires a thorough examination.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson points out that the current musters and drills do not provide useful knowledge, suggesting a need for reevaluation.

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