The Colored Cadet at West Point - Autobiography of Lieut. Henry Ossian Flipper, first graduate of color from the U. S. Military Academy by Henry Ossian Flipper
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"Delinquency Book:"
DELINQUENCIES, TUESDAY, OCT. 12. ADAMS.--Late at reveille roll-call. BEJAY.--Sentinel not coming to "Arms, Port," when addressed by the officer of the day. SAME.--Not conversant with orders at same. BARNES.--Same at same. SAME.--Sentinel, neglect of duty, not requiring cadet leaving his post to report his departure and destination. SAME.--Hanging head, 4 P.M. BULOW.--Dust on mantel at inspection, 9.30 A.M. SAME.--Executing manual of arms with pointer in section-room, 9 A.M. SAME.--Using profane expression, 1 P.M. CULLEN.--Out of bed at taps. DOUNS.--Light in quarters, 11 p.m. SAME.--Not prepared on 47 Velasquez.* *For these delinquencies the cadets are allowed to write explanations. If the offence is absence from quarters or any duty without authority, or is one committed in the Academical Department, called an Academical Delinquency, such as not being prepared on some lesson, an explanation is required and must be written. For all other offences the cadet can write an explanation or not as he chooses. If the |
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