George W. Cullum papers, January 1866.

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George W. Cullum papers, January 1866.

General description of the collection: The George Cullum papers consist of a reply addressed to Captain (CPT) George Moore Smith to an invitation from the 7th Regiment for a reception at the Academy of Music, 31 January 1866.

1 folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7795631

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892

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Cullum was born in New York City on 25 February 1809, to Arthur and Harriet Sturges Cullum. He was raised in Meadville, Pennsylvania. His father worked as a lawyer and an agent of a land company. Cullum attended the United States Military Academy, from 1 July 1829 to 1 July 1833, when he graduated third in the Class of 1833. He designed the Independent Congregational Church at Meadville and it was built in 1835–1836. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cullum ...

Smith, George Moore

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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...