U.S. Military Academy Cadet Application Papers, 1805-1866.

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U.S. Military Academy Cadet Application Papers, 1805-1866.

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Letters of recommendation; letters from applicants requesting appointments; and, if they were appointed, notifications from the War Department and acceptances by the candidates containing statements of consent signed by parents or guardians. In some instances these papers contain a considerable amount of information concerning the family background of the applicant.

35mm microfilm. 242 rolls.

National Archives Library, National Archives Records Administration

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SNAC Resource ID: 6831116

National Archives Library, National Archives Records Administration

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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...