Instructions for the Recruits at West Point
Document 1790Knox issues his instructions for the organization and supply of the recruits at West Point, including care of the sick and discharge of those who are unfit for service.
No human transcription currently available for this document.
Machine transcription not yet available for this document.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Knox issues his instructions for the organization and supply of the recruits at West Point, including care of the sick and discharge of those who are unfit for service.
Date
02/20/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1790022000001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Price to Knox 02/26/1790
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Commanding Officer, West Point
Captain Pierce
Captain Burbeck
Captain Savage
supernumeraries
Captain Smith
infantry
artillery companies
men of bad character and weak bodies
Captain Price
the sick
surgeon's mate
Doctor Adams
contractor
Notable locations
West Point
War Office
Springfield
Notable items
uniform clothing
discharges
suits of artillery uniform clothing
bed sacks
blankets
fuel
rations
manual exercise
tents
camp equipage