Papers Relating to Appointments on the Board of Visitors (a series), 1823-1866.

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Papers Relating to Appointments on the Board of Visitors (a series), 1823-1866.

Letters of application and recommendation, some copies or drafts of replies, and letters from the President giving the names of those appointed.

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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...