C. D. Forrer letters, 1889 [manuscript].

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C. D. Forrer letters, 1889 [manuscript].

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Letters from Forrer while he was a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., to his father, Samuel Forrer, in Augusta County, Va., describing daily life as a new cadet and mentioning many classmates. The letters date from Forrer's arrival for entrance examinations to his resignation several months later to avoid being dismissed for failure in his studies.

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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...

Forrer, Samuel, fl. 1889.

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Forrer, C. D., fl. 1889.

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C. D. Forrer (fl. 1889) entered the United States Militlary Academy at West Point, N.Y. in August 1899. He resigned a few months later to avoid being dismissed for failure in his studies. From the guide to the C. D. Forrer Letters, ., 1889, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...