Letters received, 1861-1863.

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Letters received, 1861-1863.

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Most letters in this collection are those received by William Roscoe Livermore from his parents, George Livermore and Elizabeth Cunningham Livermore, while he was studying at West Point Military Academy during the Civil War. George Livermore is best known for his essay "An historical research respecting the opinions of the founders of the Republic, on negroes as slaves, as citizens, and as soldiers" (1862), used by Lincoln in preparing the Emancipation Proclamation. These letters are full of admonishments to William Roscoe Livermore from his parents about the numerous demerits he received while at West Point along with their views on events relating to the Civil War. References are made to George Livermore's scholarly pursuits and how the prominent Bostonian couple is dealing with preparing three sons for war. William's elder brother, Frank Livermore, was appointed as a Medical Cadet in 1862 after completing medical school. Charley Livermore, the youngest, was attending school in Boston during the Civil War. William from his brothers are included in the collection. A few letters received by William from his brothers are included in the collection.

1 box (ca. 210 items) ; 31 x 13 x 26 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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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...

Livermore family.

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Livermore, George, 1809-1865

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Boston antiquarian and commission merchant. From the description of George Livermore letters [manuscript], 1852, 1865. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648019048 ...

Livermore, William Roscoe, 1840-1919.

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Graduate of United States Military Academy in 1865, promoted through grades to colonel engineer. From the description of Letters received, 1861-1863. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 39277027 ...