Life of Wm. Tecumseh Sherman. Late Retired General. U. S. A.
CHAPTER II.
BOYHOOD AND CADETSHIP.
Why He Was Named Tecumseh--His Adoption by Mr. Ewing-- Character in Boyhood--Work as a Surveyor--Appointment to a Cadetship--From Lancaster to West Point--"Old Hickory"-- Letters to His Sweetheart--A Youthful Philosopher-- Character and Standing as a Cadet 29