Opinion of the court. [1834]

Sanders, John, 1810-1858

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Native of Kentucky; graduate of West Point in 1834; spent entire career in the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army. Stationed at Fort Delaware from 1847-1856 and from 1857 until his death in 1858 where he was in charge of the fort's construction. From the description of John Sanders correspondence, 1848-1851. (Historical Society of Delaware). WorldCat record id: 71129682 ...

Macomb, Alexander, 1782-1841

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Army officer. From the description of Letter of Alexander Macomb, 1831. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454178 Alexander Macomb was the commanding general of the U.S. Army from 1828 to 1841. He was the son of merchant Alexander Macomb (1748-1831) of Detroit and New York City. From the description of Alexander Macomb letters, 1813. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 713567317 American soldier. From the description of A...

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...

Mahan, D. H. (Dennis Hart), 1802-1871

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