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- GLC#
- GLC02437.10066-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- December 5, 1782
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- [Instructions to officers at West Point]
- Place Written
- West Point, New York
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 35.1 cm, Width: 23.3 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide, and signed by Shaw on Knox's behalf. Covers many aspects of the defense of West Point and the need to avoid a surprise attack. Knox gives instructions pertaining to arms and ammunition, sentries, guardhouses, closing of the gates, provisions, alarms, and signals. Signed by eight officers commanding redoubts and forts in the vicinity of West Point. These men acknowledge receipt of Knox's instructions.
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