The original 19th century journal or logbook of merits and demerits for U...., 19th century...

The original 19th century journal or logbook of merits and demerits for U.S. Army Cadet Ulysses S. Grant at the United States Military Academy aka West Point. Grant graduated the academy in 1843 and served as American military officer and rose to be the Commanding General of the Union Army in the War Between the States aka American Civil War. A war hero, Grant was elected as President of the United States in 1868. This 19th century book records credits and faults, flaws or defects in the cadet’s conduct, the most common being late for church or classes. Photo by Ted Spiegel