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Early Robert E. Lee...
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July 11, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1829
* Cadet Robert E. Lee
* West Point military academy
It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people long before they would become a household name.
Near the back is a great example. Under a list headed: "Military Academy" area the: "...names of the five most distinguished cadets in each class..." and listed in the "First Class" is a young Robert E. Lee from Virginia, second in this freshman class, 22 years of age at the time. It would be another 30+ years before his name would be known to most in the country.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, great condition.
AI notes: In 1829, Robert E. Lee was a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, having entered in 1825. By this time, he was known for his disciplined demeanor, strong work ethic, and mechanical aptitude, traits that would define his later military career. Lee was particularly skilled in engineering and horsemanship, excelling in subjects such as mathematics, engineering, and artillery. Although not always at the very top of his class academically, he was highly respected by his peers and instructors for his integrity, perseverance, and leadership potential. His time at West Point laid the foundation for his future roles as an engineer in the U.S. Army and, later, as the commanding general of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."
Category: Pre-Civil War
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