Suchergebnisse

Asks for information on behalf a friend who has a 14 year old son that he would like to send a son to the Academy; are there any southern students there? ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Introduces B. Moore (or Morse) and Edward Houston, the latter of whom is to enter the Academy; he and Mr. Porter have done well since leaving West Point; remembers Partridge's kindness to them. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Has decided not to send his son to the Academy; mentions the prospects of establishing an academy there. ; Transcription by Raymond Bouchard. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Nur Band 1 erschienen ; Vorlageform der Veröffentlichungsangabe: "Halle, in der Rengerschen Buchhandlung. 1797."

F. W. Smith thanks Alden Partridge for receipts for stoves and requests others for fuel. ; Postmarked and addressed to Partridge at Norwich, Vermont.

Please inform [Edwin] R. Rust of the death of his father, David Rust. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Invitation to Partridge and his cadets to a ball the following Tuesday. Also signed by William Crawford. ; The letter is undated. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Writes from Columbian College; plans to join the Academy this summer; asks questions. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

James W. Wallace (Christian name and middle initial may be in question) writes to Alden Partridge with his views on several subjects; believes that Norwich, Vermont, is too far north for parents to send their children; nothing Partridge is teaching, with the exception of military science, is not available elsewhere, closer to home; military spirit is stronger in the south than the east; believes Partridge's school would be more successful in the south; thinks agriculture better learned by practice; has recently gotten married and started his law practice. ; Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Has a 13-year-old son he would like to place at the Academy; please send information.

Has heard from his son, R. H. West, that he had better leave the Academy before he is dismissed; is astonished and grief-stricken; please send particulars. ; Letter written from Woodyard, MD.

He and R. L. North agree to be responsible for Charles D. D. Broun's conduct for the remainder of his time at the Academy.

Regarding misinformation about vacation; apparently Edwin Alonzo Swinton had left for home without Partridge's permission and was dismissed; please reinstate him. ; Also includes a note from E. Alonzo's mother, A. J. B. Swinton, asking Partridge to forgive her son and reinstate him.

Introduces Mr. Sedgwick of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, who is interested in placing his only son at the Academy. ; The letter is undated.