Thayer, Sylvanus, 1785-1872

Date(s): 1866-03-02

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Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Sylvanus Thayer, telling him that the College would like Thayer's portrait for its gallery.

Date(s): 1868-07-08

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Receipt of payment from Daniel Blaisdell to Sylvanus Thayer, received on his note payable to the Trustees by the hand of President Smith.

Date(s): 1810-07-19

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In English.

Date(s): 1818-06-02

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In English.

Date(s): 1862-10-03

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Two-page letter from Nathan Lord at Dartmouth College to Sylvannus Thayer, telling him that four boxes of books have arrived as a gift from Thayer. The books, to be deported to the College Library, will be of special benefit for the military engineering course. With this is "Catalogue of books...presented by Col. Thayer" (7 pages)

Date(s): 1838-06-03

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In English.

Date(s): 1863-06-13

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Letter from Richard Fletcher in Boston to Sylvanus Thayer, telling him that his name is in a list of Trustees name in Thayer's will and wishes to have conference with Thayer about it.

Date(s): 1842-04-23

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Two-page letter from Richard Fletcher in Boston to Sylvanus Thayer, telling him that Charels W. Smith of Boston wishes to obtain the appointment of Lieut. of Marines and writer asks Thayer to use his influence.

Date(s): 1866-03-19

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Two-page letter from Silvanus Thayer in South Braintree to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him about his portrait by Sully is in the custody of George Ticknor but after writer's death may come to the College. He asks Smith to call upon him.

Date(s): 1841-02-09

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One-page letter from Sylvannus Thayer in Boston to J.R. Chadborne regarding the standing of his son.

Date(s): 1862-10-01

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Letter from Sylvannus Thayer in South Braintree, Massachusetts to Nathan Lord in Hanover, New Hampshire, telling him that he is sending him a catalogue of books he plans to present to Dartmouth College, his alma mater.

Date(s): 1820-07-20

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In English.

Date(s): 1855-07-27

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Letter from Sylvanus Thayer in Boston to William H. Duncan in Hanover, New Hampshire, telling him that he regrets that he could not attend address of Prof. Brown before the Society of Alumni of Dartmouth College.

Date(s): 1858-09-20

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Five-page extract of a letter from Sylvanus Thayer to John Buchanan Floyd, Secretary of Law, recommending changes in the curriculum, regulations etc for the US Military Academy, West Point. (copy)

Date(s): 1868-12-26

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Letter from Sylvanus Thayer in South Braintree, Massachusetts to George Ticknor, telling him that he was unable to visit due to sickness.

Date(s): 1807-04-25

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In English.

Date(s): 1810-08-12

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In English.

Date(s): 1826-02-01

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In English.

Date(s): 1865-09-20

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Four-page letter from Sylvanus Thayer to George Washington Cullum, telling him that he has made corrections in an eulogy by Cullum. History of US Military Academy prior to 1817 remains to be written. Account of Patridge "squabble" to assume command at West Point.

Date(s): 1858-09-15

Scope and Contents Six-page letter from Sylvanus Thayer to Horatio Governeur Wright, transmitting papers to be laid before the Secretary of War. Recommending also: Change of term from five to four years; detailed programs to be submitted to Special Board; appointment of a permanent Board of Improvement; competitive exams for admission; raising the standard of admission. All suggestions pertain to the US Military Academy at West Point. (copy). Another copy, filed with the above accompanied proceedings of...