Letters Sent Relating to the Military Academy (a series), 1812-1867.

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Letters Sent Relating to the Military Academy (a series), 1812-1867.

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Letters sent by the Office of the Chief of Engineers in Washington to the Superintendent of the Military Academy, to other officials of the War Department, to Congressmen and other government officials, to cadets, and to private individuals concerning the administration of the Academy, the conduct and work of the cadets, applications for appointment, and other matters relating to the Academy. The larger part of the letters are to the Superintendent.

5 linear ft., 25 volumes.

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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...