William A. Eliason, USMA 1819

Cullum #203. Graduated first in his class.

Post Orders 16 Feb 1818. "Cadet William A. Eliason has tendered to the Superintendent his Resignation as Acting Asst Proffsr of Mathematics which is hereby accepted. Cadet Thomas Ragland is appointed Acting Asst Professor of Mathematics vice Cadet Eliason. He will take charge of the 3d Section of the 4th Class for instruction in Mathematics, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. Cadet Eliason accompanied by Cadet Ragland will inspect the Books and other Public Property with which he has been charged and will deliver them over to Cadet Ragland, after which, Cadet Eliason will report himself to Lieut G. W. Gardiner Commanding the Corps of Cadets for duty."

http://ftp.resource.org/courts.gov/c/US/41/41.US.291.html    A lawsuit after his death trying to recover government funds.

 

Died 6/15/1839 in Washington DC.