Sylvanus Thayer letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 865520
Mss 865520
Description
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 remaind to be written. Account of Patridge "squabble" to assume command at West Point.
Dates
- 1865-09-20
Creator
- Thayer, Sylvanus, 1785-1872 (Author, Person)
- Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892 (Recipient, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (1 envelope) : Unfinished letter not signed
Language of Materials
English
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