James Wall Schureman correspondence, 1839-1844.

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James Wall Schureman correspondence, 1839-1844.

Letters written by Schureman to his sister, Mary E. Schureman, while he was a student at the United States Military Academy and while serving at various military posts.

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Schureman, Mary E.

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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...

Schureman, James Wall, 1822-1852

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Army officer. From the description of James Wall Schureman correspondence, 1839-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981020 ...