United States Military Academy
West Point, New York
Jan. 10th, 1911.
Dear Reed:
I have delayed sending back the proof sheets of the thirdedition of your “Cadet Life at West Point” because I wantedto read them. This I have finally found time to accomplish, butI really have not the time to write out my views on the book asI would like to do for you can appreciate my situation when Itell you that we leave here on the 17th inst. and the house iscompletely torn up.
I think, however, that in addition to having written a veryinteresting book you have given the public one full of valuableinformation, particularly useful to young men who contemplateentering this academy. The book recalls many pleasant incidentsof our own cadet life and conditions now are very little changedfrom our day, especially as we are to return to the four-yearcourse with entrance for the new class back to June again.
With best wishes for the New Year,
Sincerely,
Fred H Sibley
Colonel Sibley was the Commandant of Cadets from February 1,1909, to January 17, 1911.
PRESS COMMENTS ON
CADET LIFE AT WEST POINT
Dedicated to the dear girls who adore the military.
“Entertaining personal reminiscences.”—ClevelandPlain Dealer.
“Most charming book.”—The (Philadelphia) Keystone.
“Especially entertaining to lads with military aspirations.”—(Boston)Waverly Magazine.
“Parents and sisters too come under its spell.”—(Chicago)Quarterly Book Review.
“The various troubles cadets have are clearly described.”—CincinnatiCommercial Tribune.
“The reader soon becomes interested.”—Richmond(Ind.) Palladium.
“Complete description of the life of a cadet.”—The(Chicago) Medical Standard.
“Through the trying days of plebedom.”—IndianapolisJournal.
“Until he finally doffs the cadet gray and dons thearmy blue.”—Chicago Tribune.
“The story is told in a very interesting way.”—(NewYork) American Stationer.
“A very spirited and interesting book.”—(New York)Scientific American.
“Stories, poems and accounts of graduation hops andother amusements.”—The (New York) Publishers’ Weekly.
“Also contains statistics which are of sufficient valuealone to warrant publication.”—Chicago Journal.
“Charming in its personality.”—Army and Navy Journal.
“Answers many questions one would like to ask.”—ChicagoInter-Ocean.
“In such a happy vein as to charm American readersof all ages.”—Army and Navy Register.
“A pleasing styl