Papers. 1859-1898.

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Papers. 1859-1898.

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Army officer, Engineer. Cadet letters to his parents, 1859-1862, commenting on living conditions, overall good health of the cadets and the curriculum; letter of 19 May 1862 briefly mentions promotions of West Point graduates to ranking positions in the Union forces; pen and ink sketch of cadet room ca. 1860; engineering notes; technical reports and patent papers; correspondence, 1873-1898; drawings; diagrams; photographs; published articles.

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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King, W. R. (William Rice), 1839-1898

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King, John, fl. 1859-1863.

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