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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03496 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1818 |
| Title | Appointment of David Vinton to West Point |
| Date | 20 May 1818 |
| Author | Calhoun, John Caldwell (1782-1850) |
| Recipient | Vinton, David |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Document signed by Calhoun as Secretary of War in the Monroe Administration. Official document appoints David Hammond Vinton of Providence, Rhode Island, as a cadet at West Point. Asks him to notify the Department of War of his acceptance or non-acceptance. If he accepts he has to report to West Point, New York, in September. Also prints qualifications for admission at the bottom. At the very bottom is a note in pencil that says "Care of Mrs. Mary Vinton." Vinton graduated in 1822 as an artillerist, but transferred to the infantry in 1823 and served most of his career in the quartermaster service. Served during the Mexican War as chief quartermaster for General John Wool. Was captured in Texas at the beginning of Civil War and exchanged after a few months. Became Quartermaster-General of New York 1861-1866 and was brevetted a brigadier general in 1864. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics American Statesmen West Point (US Military Academy) Military History Education |
| People | Calhoun, John Caldwell (1782-1850) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |