When the provisional army was raised in 1798 in anticipation of a war with France, he was placed next in command to Washington and proved one of the most efficient disciplinarians that ever graced the profession of arms.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
"Well, then, the gallant captain of the Thunderer, who is said to be one of the best disciplinarians in the service, and to have done many a deed of daring in the course of his adventurous career, received me very kindly.
"In the Track of the Troops"
R.M. Ballantyne
Modern disciplinarians would scarcely condone this, nor would they permit How's opportunity of making money when cooking for his company.
"The Siege of Boston"
Allen French