Letter signed : Fort Snelling, Minn., to the Assst. Adjutant General, Saint Paul, 1877 Apr. 30.

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Letter signed : Fort Snelling, Minn., to the Assst. Adjutant General, Saint Paul, 1877 Apr. 30.

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Enclosing an inventory and inspection report (not present).

1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Sykes, George, 1822-1880

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Sykes was born in Dover, Delaware. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1842 and graduated 39th out of 56 cadets. It was during his time as cadet that he acquired the nicknames "Tardy George" and "Slow Trot" Sykes. He was commissioned as a brevet second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry. He served in the Second Seminole War, Mexican–American War, and numerous other conflicts. Sykes was brevetted as a captain for actions at the Battle of Cerro Gordo. By virtue of his servi...