hallick wanted an education. so what hallick had to do to escape this drudgery, he went to live with his maternal grandfather who was able to give hallick the education he so wanted. at the age of 20 he went to west point, but while he is at west point he is finishing his degree at union college in new york. he gets his degree while he is in the middle of his west point years and he also gets one of the first keys from the founding union college. during his third year at west point hallick kbagave the 4th o july address at west point. this was an honor left only for the best military and academic scholars. he graduated in 1838 third in his class. by the way, the two people ahead of him didn't do a thing during the civil war. he was so impressed with faculty that even while a cadet he was teaching classes to other west point cadetings. when he graduated they immediately named him an assistant professor of chemistry and engineering. in 1841 he published what was the first of many books, wonderful title. varieties a

he says how can stanton have any confidence in hallick. they suggest he should be out to the northwest. so his star will rise out of this. i will give the last word. in 1885 there's a book about that. as he finishes grant writes there is no telling mhow much i was contributed to by what might be a war on hope. if early had been but one day earlier. general wallis contributed by his defeat a greater benefit to the cause that falls to a lot of commander to render by means of a victory. when we talk about great defenses great defense does not have to be a victory, as it's clearly not here. it saves washington. it is known as the battle that saved washington. glenn worthington every second, minute, hour mattered in this situation. he will become territory y'all governor, deal with billy the kid. he will write becoming the best selling american novel. it will be his legacy. it's a legacy she proud of. it will continue onto this day. i want to thank you all so much. we are all set. [ applause ] >> do you have any idea why they retreat east towar