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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03540.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1812 |
| Title | Instructions for Major Foot on his Command to and at Gravelly Point |
| Date | 2 November 1812 |
| Author | Doose, Henry S. (fl. 1812) |
| Recipient | Foot, Major |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Instructs Foot to go to Cape Vincent, New York, and take command there. Because the British post there is "considered as a strong Pickett" he is "not permitted to make predatory incursions into the enemy's territory." He can attack if the British are sighted on the eastern shores of Grand Isle. He is to keep a vigilant watch and forward intelligence. |
| Subjects | Military History War of 1812 Global History and Civics |
| People | Doose, Henry S. (fl. 1812) Foot, Major (fl. 1812) |
| Place written | Sackets Harbor, New York |
| Theme | War of 1812 |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Richard Dodge to Major Foot regarding a misunderstanding about his command and disciplinary matters Unidentified drawing |