Report on Expediency to Retain West Point as Military Post
Document 1786West 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.
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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.
Date
07/31/1786
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War Office
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Collection
Document number
1786073100001
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1
Note
A report from Henry Knox, War Office
Notable persons
Henry Knox
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War Office
West Point
Hudson River
Britain
Canada
France
Europe
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magazines
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garrisons
river
ships
navy
rent