Correspondence Relating to the Military Academy (a series), 1819-1866.

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Correspondence Relating to the Military Academy (a series), 1819-1866.

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Letters, reports, returns, and related papers received by the Office of the Chief of Engineers concerning the administration of the Academy, conditions and events, the course of study, buildings, the conduct and standing of cadets, and other matters relating to the Academy. They were withdrawn from the correspondence files of the Office of the Chief of Engineers in 1867.

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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...