Letter. 1818.

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Letter. 1818.

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Letter containing cadet troop returns, lists number graduated, names of those discharged, number appointed in 1818, and number of vacancies yet to be filled to bring Corps to full strength of 250.

2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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United States Military Academy, USMA Library

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