James Noble Ward journal 1843-1844 Ward, James Noble journal

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James Noble Ward journal 1843-1844 Ward, James Noble journal

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The James Noble Ward journal concerns Ward's experiences as a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1843 and 1844. He described his return to New York following a furlough to his Georgia home and discussed his coursework, drill, and other daily experiences at the academy.

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eng,

William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Ward, James Noble, 1823-1858

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James Noble Ward was born in September 1823, the son of Charles Ward and Catherine Taylor Lindsay. He had five siblings who survived to maturity: Catherine Lindsay (b. 1821), Charles Americus (1825-1858), Marcus Lindsay (b. 1829), Laura Amelia (b. 1831), and Ralph Shorter (b. 1839). Catherine Lindsay Ward married Reuben C. Shorter. James Noble Ward entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1841 and graduated in 1845. He was a brevet lieutenant with the 6...