William W. Reinhart's correspondence during the Spanish-American War, 1898-1900.

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William W. Reinhart's correspondence during the Spanish-American War, 1898-1900.

This collection contains correspondence between Sgt. William W. Reinhart and his family while he was stationed in Manila, Philippines during the Spanish American War. Most of the letters are incomplete but yet they give a vivid description of his experiences. The collection also contains correspondence trying to secure a cadetship at West Point for William W. Reinhart.

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Rinehart family.

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Reinhart, Caleb S. (Caleb Springer), Captain, 1856-1934

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Olympia National Bank (Olympia, Wash.)

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Washington (State). National Guard

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Reinhart, Sarah Cock, 1835-ca. 1868.

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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...

Reinhart, Stephen D. (Stephen Decatur), 1826-1900.

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Reinhart, Clara Downer 1857-1906

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Reinhart, William W. (William Warren), 1879-1926.

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William Warren Reinhart was born in July 1879 to Caleb and Clara (Downer) Reinhart in Washington State. Caleb Reinhart was from an established Olympia, WA family. Caleb was born in 1856 to Stephen D. and Sarah (Cock) Reinhart in Olympia, Thurston County, WA. By the time of Stephen's death in 1901, he had been involved in the development of Washington State since his arrival about 1852. Stephen had lived and worked in Olympia; moved to Oregon and California due to his wife's health; ...