Originally Posted by
Lucius Malfoy
Immediately, Robert glanced at his father, Lionel, who grinned at the President. Lionel had won his Senatorial seat just earlier this year and was pleased to be given the chance to do so.
I was Secretary of War two times, Your Excellency. I am not ready to leave the political scene just yet. You know well that I have sought to see our army and navy rebuilt. Otherwise, we will be sitting ducks if the damned lobsters come back with orders from the Tyrant, King George, to reclaim us. We can't count of the militias... they break easily and their equipment varies from state to state.
State funding varied which resulted in equipment varying as well. The militia of New York was certainly different than the militia of Georgia.
Even if its a small fighting force, its better than nothing. My son, here, plans to gather former naval personnel to build up support and campaign for a naval rebuilding. We need to protect our nation, from within and without. The Revolution proved the former, and the recent rebellion proved the latter. Rest assured, you will have my utmost and strong support.
James could see that the President had thoroughly examined this situation. The choice of a capital would likely have its effect on the various politicians if it wasn't positioned just right after all.
I believe Philadelphia would be a suitable capital. Its role during the Revolution was paramount and I know my former British superiors know of its vital importance. It was the ideal stronghold in the North and if, God forbid, Britain returns, Philadelphia would be perfectly situated to serve as a command post against any northern advance.
The commander side of MacCotter came out in that instance, recalling the northern campaigns from what he had read.
Speaking of Maryland, the city of Annapolis, along Chesapeake Bay, was a temporary capital recently for the nation and it served as the seat for the Confederation Congress. Given its position along the coast, it would certainly be quite the place to situate a capital. Chesapeake Bay is easy to defend if you situate sound forts along its coast with good cannon and garrisons. The bay is already an ideal place for trade and shipping, so it would present a place to attract citizens for business. Built up right and it could be an ideal capital, Your Excellency.