Papers. 1865-1938.

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Papers. 1865-1938.

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Colonel, U.S. Army. Papers regarding admission to the U.S. Military Academy, 1865-1866; commission, 2nd Lt., 14 June 1872; orders, 1877-1888; copies of letters of appreciation from families of soldiers aided by McCauley; correspondence, 1881-1899, describing experiences in the Philippines and discussing possible promotion; registered bond receipts; McCauley's military record; Mrs. McCauley's application for widow's pension, 1928; 1938 yearbook Massanutten Military Academy, Woodstock, Va., dedicated to McCauley; newspaper clippings; pen and ink sketches; water colors; 8 photographs.

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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McCauley, Olive Lay.

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McCauley, C. A. H. (Charles Adam Hoke), 1847-

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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...