Letters. 1825.

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Letters. 1825.

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Professor of Math USMA, 1802,1803, Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy, 1812-1828. Drafts of letters, January 1825, praising Picton's teaching ability and character. Mansfield states that the grounds for Picton's dismissal were ill founded and unjust.

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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Picton, Thomas, 1777-1861.

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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...

Mansfield, Jared, 1759-1830

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Teacher, mathematics and physics researcher, and surveyor general of the United States, 1803-1812, appointed to survey Ohio and the Northwest Territory. From the description of Letter : Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Joseph Larwell [i.e. Larwill], Zanesville, [Ohio], 1812 Jan. 29. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 38482934 ...