Letters and autographs, 1865-1893.

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Letters and autographs, 1865-1893.

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Two handwritten and signed letters, dated 7 June 1865 and 15 June (?) 1893. The missive dated 1865 is addressed to "Prof. Bartlett West Point." Blaine recommends J. Brisben Walker, "a young relative of mine," who will be attending West Point to Bartlett. The letter dated 1893 is addressed to Walker. Blaine thanks Walker for his letter which included an address. Also with the collection are two of Blaine's autographs.

4 items (4 pages) ; 26 x 20 cm. + 3 photocopies.

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8285156

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Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893

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James Gillespie Blaine (January 31, 1830 – January 27, 1893) was an American statesman and Republican politician who represented Maine in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1876, serving as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1869 to 1875, and then in the United States Senate from 1876 to 1881. Blaine twice served as Secretary of State (1881, 1889–1892), one of only two persons to hold the position under three separate presidents (the other being Daniel Webster), and...

Walker, John Brisben, 1847-1931

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John Brisben Walker, magazine publisher, automobile entrepreneur. Published Cosmopolitan Magazine (1889-1905) and founded Locomobile Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Samuel Sydney McClure, founder, editor, and publisher of McClure's Magazine. From the description of Letters to Mr. McClure, 1890 January 14 and August 21. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 59227915 ...

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...