FROM Henry Stanton*

                                                                Washington Jany. 26th 1822

My dear Sir

Immediately on the receipt of your letter of 12 Instant I called on the Gentleman from whom I received the information alluded to in my communication of 31st. ulto. - and who further informed me that the Olde grumbler*, during the last session of Congress, complained in a letter to General Beacher*, then a member, of the Government of the Military Academy, and recommended alterations in the organization, and also the reduction of the number of Cadets to the former establishment, to save himself the trouble of teaching no doubt.  - This winter he has written Mr Edwards* a representative from Connecticut, reinterating his former complaints etc his letter he desires Mr. Edwards to shew to members of Congress. I have had a promise of the sight of it; and have been for that purpose several times to the Capital, but have as often found the Gentleman engaged. --

I have mentioned the Subject to General Macomb* who expressed much indignation at the conduct of the old P---- I suspect he has written him a severe letter which I hope will bring him to his senses. - and save you from any trouble on the subject - I will neglect no means to obtain further information which shall be communicated to you ---

The Tennessee Cannon*, which has been for some time charged and primed, went off a few days since in Congress Hall, pointed as usual against the Army, but I suspect with little effect. - The military committee will make a report on the subject of a further reduction of our military establishment in a few days when I suppose we shall be able to ascertain the disposition of Congress on the Subject - Nothing has been said in Congress of the Military Academy. The importance of the institution appears to be generally acknowledged - Its present organization and government are spoken of in the highest terms of approbation by all who have visited West Point - I remain with the highest respect & esteem. Your obt Servt

                                                                                                                        Henry Stanton

Major S. Thayer   Superintendent Military Academy   West Point