The ground upon which he lies will be rapidly dried in the vicinity of the fire.

Tents are necessary for the superior officers, who have occasion to read and consult maps, and who ought to be ordered never to sleep in a house--a fatal abuse, which has given rise to so many disasters.

All the European nations have so far followed the example of the French as to discard their tents; and if they be still used in camps of mere parade, it is because they are economical, sparing woods, thatched roofs, and villages.

The shade of a tree, against the heat of the sun, and any sorry shelter whatever, against the rain, are preferable to tents.

The carriage of the tents for each battalion would load five horses, who would be much better employed in carrying provisions.