Cavalry, and died in India in 1828. WILLIAM FITCH ARNOLD, the fourth
son, became a Captain of Lancers in the British Army. SOPHIA MATILDA
ARNOLD married a Colonel in the East India Company's Service.
General ARNOLD died in London, June 14th, 1801. The following notice
appeared in the _Gentleman's Magazine_. "At his house in Gloucester
Place, Brigadier-General ARNOLD. His remains were interred at Brompton
on the 21st. Seven mourning coaches and four State coaches formed the
cavalcade."--_Loyalists of the American Revolution_--SABINE--_British
Army Register_.
A Standard Work for every Public and Private Library.
HISTORY
OF
WEST POINT,
AND ITS
Military Importance During the American Revolution,
AND THE
ORIGIN AND PROGRESS
OF THE
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY.
BY CAPTAIN EDWARD C. BOYNTON, A.M.,
ADJUTANT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY.
ONE VOLUME OCTAVO, 408 PAGES.
Printed on Tinted Paper, beautifully Illustrated with Maps and
Fine Engravings, chiefly from Photographs taken on the
spot by the Author; bound in blue cloth,
bevelled boards, $6.00.
D. VAN NOSTRAND, Publisher,
192 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Copies sent free by mail on receipt of Price.
Part First
Relates to the early acquisition of West Point by the United States,
and the military importance of the Post during the period of the
American Revolution; embracing the rise and progress of the
fortifications, and the purchase and arrangement of the Great Chain,
designed to obstruct the navigation of the Hudson River, drawn from
authentic documents, and illustrated by Maps and Engravings never
before published.
The perfidious designs of Benedict Arnold, and his connection with
Major John Andre, Adjutant-General of the British Army in America, are
succinctly described, together with the "Proceedings of the Board of
General Officers," in the case of Major Andre, in a _fac-simile_ form
as published at the time by the authority of the Continental Congress.
The grand _feu de joie_ at West Point on the occasion of the birth of
the Dauphin of France, in 1782, with all the changes in the Garrison
prior to the beginning of the present century, and many of the Orders
of Washington from this spot, are now for the first time given to the
public.
Part Second
Describes the origin of the Military Academy, and its progress down to
the present date; the recognition of the necessity for such an
institution at the very commencement of the Revolution, and the
accumulated opinions in its favor upon the restoration of peace, as
pronounced by the leading minds in the country, are given.
The Constitutionality of the institution, its alleged aristocratic
tendencies, and the services of its graduates in and without the
military profession, are treated at length.
The progress of the institution under each successive Superintendent,
the erection and removal of the Early Public Buildings, illustrated by
accurate Engravings and Descriptions, together with those of modern
date, will be found to constitute an interesting feature in the work.
To those who seek admission into the Military Academy, or who desire
to know the manner of selecting Cadets and making appointments, the
course of life, the employment of time, and the duties of instruction
afterward, full and complete information has been carefully prepared
and imparted to the reader.
To the visitor or tourist, the work points out and describes (with the
aid of a Map) all the objects of interest connected with the old
Forts, and the Public Buildings, as they exist, and the method of
obtaining access to all such is given.
The Appendix
Contains the roll of the Academic Staff, from the commencement of the
institution; the five most distinguished Cadets in each class from
1817 to the present date, as published by the War Department; a
numerical list of all the Cadets who have been _admitted_ into the
Military Academy, and the States and Territories whence appointed; a
similar list of all the _graduates_ of the institution, together with
a synopsis of all the laws of the United States relative to the
Military Academy, and a sketch of military education and the military
schools in Europe.
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These are a few only of the subjects of interest to be found in the
work. No efforts has been spared to encompass and exhaust the whole
subject, with the view to render the work _an authority_.
List of Maps and Illustrations.
1. VIEW OF WEST POINT ON THE HUDSON RIVER. 1780.
(_Fac-simile._) A perspective view, by Major L'Enfant,
Engineer, of the west side of the Highlands, above and
below the Point, twelve miles in extent, with the camps of
the army and the fortifications plainly indicated.
2. MAP OF WEST POINT AND ITS FORTIFICATIONS. 1780.
(_Fac-simile._) This map of Maj. Villefranche, Engineer, is
said to have been used at the interview between Arnold and
Andre.
3. MAP OF FORT CONSTITUTION, ON CONSTITUTION ISLAND. 1776.
4. MAP OF FORT ARNOLD. 1780. (_Fac-simile._)
5. ARRANGEMENT OF THE GREAT BOOM AND CHAIN ACROSS THE HUDSON AT
WEST POINT. 1780.
6. MARTELAER'S ROCK (Constitution Island).
7. MAP OF THE WEST SIDE OF THE HUDSON RIVER. 1780.
(_Fac-simile._) From Haverstraw to West Point, illustrating
the capture of Forts Montgomery and Clinton.
8. RELIC OF THE GREAT CHAIN OF THE REVOLUTION.
9. MAP OF THE SCENE OF ARNOLD'S TREASON.
10. CHAPTER VIGNETTE.
11. GRAND ARBOR AND COLONNADE AT WEST POINT IN 1782.
(_Fac-simile._) _Colored._
12. ROBINSON'S HOUSE IN THE HIGHLANDS.
13. RUINS OF FORT CONSTITUTION. _From the West Point Hotel._
14. RUINS OF FORT PUTNAM (_interior view_).
15. MAP OF THE COMMISSION IN 1812, RELATIVE TO THE UNITED STATES
LANDS AT WEST POINT.
16. SURVEY OF THE UNITED STATES LANDS AT WEST POINT. 1839.
17. MAP OF WEST POINT IN 1863, _with all the details_.
18. FORT PUTNAM, _from the West Point Hotel_. 1863.
19. THE OLD ACADEMIC BUILDING, _looking south-east_.
20. THE OLD MESS-HALL, _looking south-west_.
21. THE OLD NORTH BARRACKS, _looking north-east_.
22. THE OLD SOUTH BARRACKS, _looking south-east_.
23. THE NEW MESS-HALL, _looking south-west_.
24. THE NEW ACADEMIC BUILDING, _looking south-west_.
25. THE NEW CADET BARRACKS, _looking south-east_.
26. THE LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY, _looking south-east_.
27. THE WEST POINT HOTEL, _looking north-west_.
28. THE CHAPEL, _north front_.
29. THE THIRTEEN-INCH MORTAR AT THE SEACOAST BATTERY.
30. THE TROPHY GUNS.
31. KOSCIUSZKO'S MONUMENT.
32. THE CADET'S MONUMENT.
33. DADE'S MONUMENT.
34. WOOD'S MONUMENT.
35. MILITARY ACADEMY BAND.
36. THE ENCAMPMENT.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
"The author has, with painstaking industry, gathered into one view
whatever could be gleaned from our annals, not only in regard to the
origin and progress of the Military Academy, but in reference to the
previous history of West Point as an important Military Station during
the American Revolution.
"This work is a valuable addition to our historical literature, and
will furnish to the thousands of graduates from the West Point Academy
a most valuable _souvenir_ of their _alma mater_."--_Army and Navy
Journal._
* * * * *
"The associations of West Point, the seat of the United States
Military Academy, are in this respect remarkable, that they derive
their interest exclusively from the circumstances incidental to the
birth and progress of the nation. The history of the place is an
important part of the nation's history. It was the objective point in
that drama of Arnold's treason, which, by involving the fate of Andre,
is remembered as one of the most romantic incidents in the story of
the war. The aspect of the place in connection with the events of that
time is given by that method of description which always leaves the
sense of historic verity. The author has presented his subject not so
much in his own narrative as by a judicious combination of extracts
from documents and papers of original authority; although his own
observations, by way of correction and explanation, are given in good
taste, and indicate a candid judgment. Capt. Boynton's book should
command the interest of those who know most of West Point, and of
those who know nothing about it."--_Atlantic Monthly._
* * * * *
"It records the earliest attempt at instituting a Military School by
the Continental Congress in 1776. It conducts us through the life of
the institution, arguing with terseness its constitutionality,
defending its educational principles, and explaining the necessity for
its preservation. We commend this volume to our readers with perfect
confidence, believing that they will be more than amply repaid by its
careful perusal. We ourselves have lingered with pleasure over its
pages, and predict for the work great success, as one of the most
valuable and interesting additions that has of late years been made to
our historical literature."--_United Service Magazine._
* * * * *
"Aside from its value as an historical record, the volume under notice
is _an entertaining guide-book to the Military Academy and its
surroundings_. We have full details of Cadet life from the day of
entrance to that of graduation, together with descriptions of the
buildings, grounds, and monuments. To the multitude of those who have
enjoyed at West Point the combined attractions, this book will give in
its descriptive and illustrated portion especial pleasure; while the
critical reader will be quite ready to agree fully with the modest
author, that a 'nucleus of truth' has been established as a basis for
a more minute history, if such should ever be needed."--_New York
Evening Post._
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"The second part of the book gives the history of the Military Academy
from its foundation in 1802, a description of the Academic buildings,
and the appearance to-day of this always beautiful spot, with the
manner of appointment of the Cadets, course of study, pay, time of
service, and much other information yearly becoming of greater value,
for West Point has not yet reached its palmiest days.
"The book is beautifully printed on thick tinted paper, with excellent
illustrations and an abundance of those fine clear-cut maps in which
your true West Pointer so much delights."--_Boston Daily Advertiser._
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"We cannot close without thanking Capt. BOYNTON for the vast amount of
information so well collated in his book, and for his clear statement
of the history and condition of the Academy from the beginning to the
present time."--_North American Review._
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