Report on Expediency to Retain West Point as Military Post
Item
Type
Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, Signed
Title
Report on Expediency to Retain West Point as Military Post
Description
West Point provides a strategic military defense against invaders to the US. Describes the exact location on the Hudson River. The fortifications are impossible to besiege. Considers West Point a vital part of the US to be guarded at the common expense of the Union. Refers to embarrassments of Britain, requiring the US to oblige to certain terms with British enforcement in Canada and the threat of French ships. Will require a navy. Requests permission to move forward with money and permission.
year created
1786
month created
07
day created
31
author
sent from location
War Office
in collection
in image
note
A report from Henry Knox, War Office
notable person/group
Henry Knox
notable location
War Office
West Point
Hudson River
Britain
Canada
France
Europe
notable item/thing
magazines
arsenals
garrisons
river
ships
navy
rent
notable idea/issue
defense
document number
1786073100001
page start
1
number of pages
8
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (8 pages) | NBK16 (8 pages) | Collection: Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers. | 11:85 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Office | [n/a] |