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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10066 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0049] December 1782 |
| Title | Instructions to officers at West Point |
| Date | 5 December 1782 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Additional authors | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Continental Army Military History West Point (US Military Academy) Weaponry Ammunition Codes and Signals Fortification |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |