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Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.) 10 0 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 6 0 Browse Search
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade) 6 0 Browse Search
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George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 1 (search)
, George was placed, in 1826, at a boarding-school at Mount Airy, a few miles from Philadelphia, known as the American Classical and Military Lyceum. The principals of the school were M. Constant and A. L. Roumfort, the latter a graduate of the Military Academy at West Point. They were both men of marked ability and were assisted by a corps of excellent instructors. Among those constituting the board of examiners were General Cadwalader, General Bernard, U. S. Engineers; Dr. Chapman, Joseph Hopkinson, Charles J. Ingersoll, Nicholas Biddle, Thomas Camac, and Richard Worsam Meade, the father of George. The institution was modelled upon West Point, the boys being instructed in the manual of arms and in company drill, and at certain times they performed sentry duty. An officer of the day was regularly appointed, whose duty it was to report any breach of discipline, and the report was read aloud after breakfast to the assembled cadets. It was sought to instil a high sense of honor i
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), chapter 2 (search)
eral officers, who remained with me, smoking cigars and chatting, until it was too late to resume my letter. It was as well, for this morning I have received yours of the 7th inst., unsealed. I suppose it has edified some young post-office clerk on the route, and perhaps, who knows, but it has been copied as a model. I would advise you in the future to look to the sealing of your letters. I am very glad to find by your letters that you go out sometimes, as you mention having been to Mrs. Hopkinson's and were going to Mrs. Vanderkemp's. I see no earthly reason to prevent your going upon any occasion that presents itself, and particularly to musical parties where you are invited to play. It is your duty to enjoy yourself rationally and in moderation; and by abstaining from the pleasures of refined society, you are as censurable as if you went to the other extreme and gave your whole time and attention to it. So, take my advice and follow my example; make yourself as happy and enjoy
George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army (ed. George Gordon Meade), Index. (search)
159. Holt, Judge, II, 165. Hood, Henry, I, 8. Hood, John B., I, 26, 60, 69, 80, 81, 100, 128; II, 241, 250, 253. Hooker, Joseph, I, 196, 249, 284, 286, 288, 289, 293, 296, 307, 309-315, 317-319, 324, 326-328, 332, 335, 337-341, 344, 346, 347, 349-354, 357, 361, 363-366, 369-385, 387-389; II, 1-4, 7, 18, 26, 142, 147, 160, 161, 164, 169, 172, 174, 179, 183, 187, 217, 234, 264, 317-319, 322, 354, 355, 398, 420. Hooper, Congressman, II, 234. Hopkinson, Mrs., II, 268. Hopkinson, Joseph, I, 8. Hopkinson, Oliver, II, 252. Hopkinsons, II, 209. Howard, I, 248. Howard, O. O., I, 272; II, 8, 10, 14, 25, 33, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54-56, 62, 63, 66, 91-93, 95, 113, 114, 121, 125, 127, 137, 138, 170, 217, 249, 265, 324, 325, 342, 360, 361, 390, 401, 410, 417-419, 422. Howe, Albion P., II, 128, 172, 173, 211. Howe, Sir, William, I, 3. Hudson, Edward McK., I, 355. Huey, Pennock, II, 60, 65. Huger, Alfred, II, 278. Huger, Mrs., Alfred, II, 278. Huger,