Guide to West Point, and the U.S. Military AcademyBoynton, Edward C. (Edward Carlisle)
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Guide to West Point, and the U.S. Military Academy
Boynton, Edward C. (Edward Carlisle)
West Point (N.Y.) -- Guidebooks
{ Practical Instruction in fabricating Fascines,
{ Sap Faggots, Gabions, Hurdles, Sap Rollers,
Practical Military { etc.; manner of laying out and constructing
Engineering. { Gun and Mortar Batteries, Field
{ Fortifications, and Works of Siege; formation
{ of Stockades, Abatis, and other military
{ obstacles; and throwing and dismantling
{ Ponton Bridges.
{ United States Tactics for Cavalry.
Tactics--Artillery, { Practical Instruction in the Schools of the
Cavalry { Soldier, Company, and Battalion. Practical
and Infantry. { Instruction in Artillery and Cavalry.
Ordnance and { Benton's Ordnance and Gunnery.
Gunnery. { Practical Pyrotechny.
For the information of visitors, the "Police Regulations" of the Post
of West Point, and the "Regulations of the Encampment," are appended:
POLICE REGULATIONS
FOR THE
MILITARY POST OF WEST POINT, N.Y.
1867.
1. "Police Limits" include all territory lying north and east of a
line running west from the South Gate to its intersection with the
Fort Putnam road, and thence by the road to the cemetery.
2. To prevent interruption to the duties of the Academy, carriages
will not be allowed to pass on the road leading by the Academic Hall
and Cadets' Barrack, during the hours devoted to study; and at no time
by the Hospital, except when required for the accommodation of
residents or their visitors, and then at a slow pace.
3. Carriages will be allowed to pass to the West Point Hotel, through
the South Gate, by the road below the Hospital, or through the West
Gate.
4. On Sundays the gates will be closed, and no vehicle allowed to
drive on the Plain without the permission of the Superintendent,
except for the purpose of conveying persons to and from Divine
Service, to the ferry landings, to obtain medical assistance, or for
the private benefit of Officers residing on the Post. Officers will
not pass public conveyances through the gates on Sunday.
5. Carts and wagons will use the main road, across the Plain, except
when necessity requires them to go upon the private road passing in
front of the Quarters, Barrack, and Hospital.
6. Carriages and horses are not permitted to pass, or remain on the
road in front of the parade-ground, nor to move about in its vicinity
during parade and reviews.
7. Racing, fast driving, and unnecessary noise at all times is
prohibited.
8. It is strictly forbidden to drive or ride over any of the
sidewalks or paths at West Point, or any part of the Plain or grounds
except the carriage roads.
9. All persons are directed to close the gates after them on entering
or leaving the public grounds.
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