Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Copy of instructions to the commander of West Point]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03012 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 11 June 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy
Provides detailed instructions for the commander of West Point following the Congressional order to reduce the number of troops at that garrison to one company of 55 men. Notes that "the great principle upon which this company is retained is the preservation of the Stores at this place and the other Magazines..." Title from docket.
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