Papers. 1823-1866.

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Papers. 1823-1866.

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Army officer, professor of civil engineering, USMA. Notes on construction of bridges, 1823; lecture notes for Civil Engineering course taught at the U.S. Military Academy, 1825; manuscript music with lyrics; confirmation certificate, 1841; two letters from son, Charles T. Greene, 1866 discussing family matters; typed transcript of list of books in G.S. Greene's library from original made by Murray G. Day in 1899.

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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Greene, George Sears, 1801-1899

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Greene, Charles Thurston, 1842-1923.

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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...