Under Jefferson's administration the Navy was reduced to gunboats. This may
be the answer. I'd suggest contacting the Navy's Public Affairs Office in
the Pentagon. They're very helpful.

Bill Crews

-----Original Message-----
From: Robin Gabriel <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Thursday, October 19, 2000 11:05 AM
Subject: student question


>Once again I have been stumped by a letter from a student. This AP 10th
>grander needs to find out:  "what was banned from the military in 1803 that
>was ratified by Jefferson, and Why?"
>
>Any thoughts or suggestions  would be helpful. He needs the information
>soon, so no need to respond if you don't see this posting for a week!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Robin
>- - -
>Robin H. Gabriel
>Director of Education
>Monticello
>P.O. Box 316
>Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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