p21  Chapter VII

Articles a candidate should take with him

The fewer the articles taken by the candidate to West Point the better it will be for him in the end. It is a great mistake to take everything to the Academy that a Cadet needs. Necessary articles may be procured after arrival, and are often more satisfactory than those taken, because for most of the articles that uniform pattern is adopted of which the candidate, as a general thing, is ignorant.

Each Cadet must keep himself supplied with the following mentioned articles, viz.:

* Two pairs of uniform shoes;

* one pair of overshoes (Arctic)

* six towels, face

* two towels, bathing

* one mattress

* one pillow

* two pillow-cases 36in. By 45 in.

* four sheets 10/4 by 6/4

* two blankets (white)

* one comfortable or quilted bed cover

* one wash bowl

* one tumbler

* one bottle of indelible ink

* one clothes brush or whisk broom

* one hair-brush

* one toothbrush

* one nail-brush

* one shaving-brush and Muggett

* one shoe-brush

* one razor

* one razor-strop

* two pairs of white suspenders

* six white shirts

* two night shirts

* six Summer under-shirts

* six winter under-shirts

* six pairs of summer drawers

* six pair of winter drawers

* six pairs of summer socks

* six pairs of winter socks

* six pocket handkerchiefs

* six pairs of cuffs

* 12 white linen colors

* six pairs of white Burlin gloves

* two sets of white belts

* one chair

* one penknife

* one account book

* one trunk.

Candidates are authorized to take with them the  p22 articles marked *; they are however informed that such articles can be purchased at regulated prices from the Cadet Quartermaster's Department at West Point, after their arrival.

Cadets are required to wear the prescribed uniform. All articles of their uniform are of a designated pattern, and are sold to Cadets at West Point at regulated prices. The expenses of a candidate for board, washing, light, &c., after he has reported and prior to admission, will be about $10. Immediately after being admitted to the Institution he must be provided with an outfit of uniform, the cost of which will be about $90, making a total sum of $100, which must be deposited with the Treasurer of the Academy before the candidate is admitted. It is best for a candidate to take with him no more money then will defray his traveling expenses, and for the parent or guardian to send to "the Treasurer of the U. S. Military Academy," the required deposit of $100. Any deviation from the rule as to the amount or manner of making the deposit must be explained in writing, by the parent or guardian of the candidate, to the Superintendent of the Academy.

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