Letters. 1826-1828.

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Letters. 1826-1828.

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Letter, United States Military Academy, 16 October to Mrs. Emma Willard from Lt. Thomas S. Twiss discusses Cadet John H. Willard's previous reluctance to stay at West Point, but expresses the belief that all will be well as Twiss has taken John into his care. Twiss also describes his position as instructor of natural philosophy at the Academy; letter, Sparta [Ga.], Oct. 11th, 1828 from Elizabeth and Thomas Twiss to Elizabeth's mother, Mrs. Emma Willard, telling of Elizabeth's teaching position and Thomas' unhappiness at the prospect of being separated from Elizabeth. Family and mutual friends are also discussed.

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Willard, Emma, 1787-1870

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American educator; founder of the Emman Willard School for girls. From the description of Letters of Emma Willard [manuscript], 1818-1861. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647996500 Note: The following chronology was prepared by Lucy Townsend and Barbara Wiley for The Papers of Emma Hart Willard, 1787-1870. Guide to the Microfilm Edition . It is based on Emma Willard's memoir addressed to Professor Coggswell (1842), as well as her corr...

Twiss, Thomas S., 1802-1871.

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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...

Willard, John Heart, 1811-

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Twiss, Elizabeth Willard, fl. 1828.

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