Sylvanus Thayer letter

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 Academy Bd. to Secretary of War.