Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-06
EXTRACT TO THE EDlTOR, DATED
Hest Point tTuu 90 1903

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CLAUDE CRozET, the professor of engi.
neering at the United States Military Acade-
my, has received the appointment of civil
engineer for the state of Virginia. This gen.
iieman was one among the graduates of the
imperial POLYTECHNIC school, who, by their
talents and scientific requirements. contributed
so much towards the success which crowned
The magnificent plans Of Napoleon. He en-.
tered the school in 1905, and remained there
and at the school of practice about FIVE years,
when he received commission in the &" Corps
DIES Fonts ct Chaussces" of the imperial army
Firmly opposed Ia the pusillanimous and
corrupt policy of the Bourbon dynasty at
tached, IN common with every lover of
France, 10 the principles of the revelation
and devoted admirer of Napoleon, he
served in his army with zeal and fidelity, until
the combined armies of the holy alliance had,
second time, raised Louis To his throne
He was In the memorable campaign Of Rus
STA, where he distinguished himself both by
MS general Information, and an extensive
knowledge ot the sciences requisite for his
profession. He there showed the effects of "A
happy union of the qualities and requirements
OF the engineer and artilerist, thereby demon
stra'Ing that the only sure foundation for Sic
cess In military enterprises is science. After
The return ofthe Bourbon family France no
longer had charms for him. The atmosphere
became infected, and like many others, sick by
InhaiinS the >apour nf native nuisance, len
dered douiily nauseous by the application of IA
lore Sn prescription, he left it and arrived at
n. DIRK in 1915. Soon after, he was appoint
ed professor strengthening AT the United States
MILITARY Academy, the duties of which station
ne performed IN manner satisfactory to
government and h0nourabe 10 himself He
has accepted the appointment from the state
OF Virginia, and as he is well vrrsed in the
practice as well as the theory of constructing
bridges and canals, he will, undoubtedly, do
honor TO lis choice, as he has done 10 that of
the President ofthe u. S. in appointing him
to the academy. In short, iheIe is every rea
son To believe that where any one could sue
coed, he will not fail 10 do it. In addition TO
his talents and requirements, the esteem and
respect which his private virtues and gentle
manly department have gained him may be
seen in the following letter: Frank Gaz.
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Wcs Point, Nay 1923.
SIR-Commissioned Iy that class Which has hilll-
eric clAIn'ed you its Instructor we hasten TO adj
dress you, fulfilling thereby task al once pleasing
anu painful pleasing, nsamuch IFS performance
calls forth our willing declaration Of The profound
sentiments oil esteem with which your privai cha
racter anu individual worth have filed us, aud per-
mus us TO offer this feeble testimonial of our adj
mrdtion OF The brilliant talents which so lately iliu-
nned Tor us the dark and intricate paths of science
painful, only rs IL bids To tender our Ga ewel o
ore who filled with so much dignity and honor the
CHAR OF the Proiessorship Of Engineering.
ferm us, sir, to offer, in behalf of ourselves and
Glass; our nnicIgned thanks for your unweared, aud
we nope not unsuccessful extrions, while in the dis
charge OF the important duties attached TO your late
station and he assured that shall always recur
WIN the lIvelies emotions Of pleasure, tile memo
W OF those days which we have spent under yonr
instruction, while We shall forget how aJmira-
by we have seen blended The authority Of the pro-
lessor the erudiuon of the scholar, and the suavy
Of the gentleman.
Accept, sit, our warmest wishes for yosr future
happiness and prosperity.
With sincere regard and esteem, we subscribe
ourselves your obcdieni servants,
i. l. GUlON.
X. HOLMES,
NJ w. BATMAN,
Commnee oil the FIRST Glass.
Captain Claude Crozet, Late
Professor OF Engineering,
U. S. Military Academy