Letters. 1832-1840.

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Letters. 1832-1840.

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Artillery officer. Nine cadet letters, one to Reverand James P. Wilson, December 1832, describing cadet duties and studies, eight cadet letters to his brother Reach Frazer describing course of study at West Point. Letters include an account of the Board of Visitors in 1833 and Winfield Scott's visit at the 4th of July festivities in 1833 as well as an account of S. Ramsey's suicide.

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Frazer, Reach, fl. 1832-1840.

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Frazer, William, 1816-1844.

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Ramsey, Sonya

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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...

United States Military Academy. Board of Visitors

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Wilson, James P., fl. 1832.

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