Charles Gratiot papers, 1814-1851.

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Charles Gratiot papers, 1814-1851.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/383860180

Includes reports to Gratiot who was chief of engineers of the U.S. Army.

.2 linear ft. ( 1 wallet, 1 large manuscript)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7402107

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Gratiot, Charles, 1786-1855

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Born in Missouri, 1788, the son of Charles Gratiot and Victoire Chouteau; appointed to West Point by Jefferson; graduated from the academy, 1806 as 2nd lieutenant of engineers; captain, 1808; served with distinction in War of 1812; major, 1815; lieutenant colonel, 1819; from 1819 to 1829 erected forces of Hampton Roads, including Fortress Monroe; became colonel and principal engineer, Bureau of Topographical Engineer, Washington, in 1828; appointed inspector of West Point; held offices until Dec...

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...