The Sylvanus Thayer papers, 1808-1862.

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The Sylvanus Thayer papers, 1808-1862.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47646716

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, organizational documents, genealogy. General description of the collection: The Sylvanus Thayer papers include officer's papers, transcripts of letters.

6 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583156

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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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...

Thayer, Sylvanus, 1785-1872

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Sylvanus Thayer was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who was appointed the superintendent of U.S. Military Academy from July 27,1817-July 1, 1833. After that he was assigned engineer duties in Boston, Massachusetts. From the description of The Sylvanus Thayer papers, 1808-1862. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47646716 Sylvanus Thayer was commissioned 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1808, served as superintendent of the U.S. Militar...