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to R. C. Jones

Describes the winding up of their encampment with a magnificent ball. Encourages his brother to be a conscientious college student.

GLC02711.13

To General Wilson

He is unable to forward a letter that is among his Mother's papers in Chicago. The letter, written by Ulysses S. Grant before his death, requested that Frederick's son Ulysses S. Grant III, be admitted to West Point. It was cosigned by William T...

GLC04360.014

to the Officer commanding the New Jersey Brigade

Detailed advise about military strategy. In part: "You are, in case you should receive just information as you can rely on of the enemy's moving up the North River in force, to march immediately with the troops under your command to West Point -...

GLC07881

Return of number of men in the South Redoubt

Return of the number of men at the South Redoubt (at West Point?) compiled by Captain Monson of the 8th Connecticut Regiment and sent to Major James Doughty, the fort major of West Point. The docket is in Major General Knox's hand. The totals...

GLC02437.01732

Estimate of boards wanted for repairs in the long & old barracks

Unsigned, but a Captain Niven is mentioned in the docket; this may refer to Daniel Niven, Captain of Engineers. Estimate is broken into boards for long barracks and old barracks.

GLC02437.01750