Papers. 1863-1872.

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Papers. 1863-1872.

Union General. Letter, 23 July 1863, complying with a request for an autograph; letter, 15 October 1871, telling of former superintendents of the Military Academy and discussing the current state of affairs at West Point; authorization, 20 December 1872, to be reimbursed for mileage for round trip from West Point to Washington D.C.; 2 calling cards.

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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...

Upton, Emory, 1839-1881

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American soldier, author and tactician. From the description of Autograph letter signed : West Point, to [William W. Belknap], 1875 May 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573880 From the description of Autograph letter signed : West Point, to William W. Belknap, 1870 Aug. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573884 Army officer. From the description of Emory Upton correspondence, 1867 November 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981244 ...