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Papers. 1844-1871.

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Chaplain and Professor of Ethics, United States Military Academy. Letter, 25 Oct 1844, to Emma Gardiner discussing French's health and Miss Emma's godchild; correspondence with Mrs. Freḿont and others concerning John Charles Freḿont's religious persuasion; correspondence with Henry Coppee ́concerning the publication of a text on logic; copy of letter to Mr. Davis which mentions work on two programs for French's course on ethics, discusses grammar, describes his teaching methods, the USMA curricula and French's dealings with the [Academic] Board; correspondence, 1858, concerning donations to the Academy including a letter from C.P. McIlvaine; copy of letter, 25 Sept. 1859, from French to Delafield discussing curriculum revision; correspondence with Benjamin Alvord; copyright, 18 June 1858, for "A short course of instruction in the practical part of ethics"; correspondence, 1871, regarding publications; address delivered to the graduating class, 7 June 1863, at West Point.

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