Letter, 1837 Aug. 1, Pendleton, S.C., to Patrick Calhoun, West Point, N.Y.

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Letter, 1837 Aug. 1, Pendleton, S.C., to Patrick Calhoun, West Point, N.Y.

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Letter from R. Hackett to former schoolmate, Patrick Calhoun ( 1821-1858), noting Calhoun's recent arrival as a cadet at USMA-West Point, the current state of affairs at Pendleton Academy, and work of principal Thomas Wayland. Hackett suggests that he might join Calhoun at West Point the following spring and questions how he likes "the Yankee boys."

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Pendleton Academy (S.C.)

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Calhoun, Patrick Shields

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Patrick Calhoun (1821-1858) was a son of John C. Calhoun; 1841 graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point, N.Y.) From the description of Patrick Calhoun papers, 1844-1852. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 302427618 ...

Hackett, R., fl. 1837.

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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...