Letters. 1929.

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Letters. 1929.

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General, U.S. Army. Two letters to General W.P. Smith recounting Winn's cadet experiences. He tells of Grant's funeral procession, Superintendent Merritt's strict discipline, his own academic difficulties and mentions that Pershing exhibited leadership qualities while still at prep school in Highland Falls.

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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