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Story April 21, 1834

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

American artist Charles Leslie resigns from his position as drawing master at West Point Military Academy due to insufficient government support and poor accommodations, returning to Europe with his family. Robert Weir is appointed as his successor.

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Leslie.—This distinguished American artist, with his family embarked yesterday, purposing to remain. It is little to the credit of our country, that this gentleman should so soon have returned to re-enter upon a foreign residence, and that, too, under such circumstances. It is well known that he came hither, under an appointment, as drawing Master to the West Point Military School. The salary, however, being inadequate to his support from the American government—there was an informal understanding with Mr. Leslie, that a painting room should be erected at the Institution for his accommodation, that he might employ his pencil for his own benefit, when not engaged with his class. But we learn that not only has the government refused to fulfil the implied engagement, but he was placed in quarters not the most convenient for his family. The consequence is a resignation and return to Europe.—Weir, as we have somewhere seen it stated, is to fill the station at West Point—and if so, it will be well filled. He is at once a gentleman, and an able and accomplished artist; and if regret at the loss of Leslie can be lessened, it is by the appointment of such a successor as the Institution will find in Weir.—N. Y. Com.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Fortune Reversal

What keywords are associated?

Leslie Artist West Point Resignation Weir Appointment American Artist Return Europe

What entities or persons were involved?

Leslie Weir

Where did it happen?

West Point Military School, Usa; Europe

Story Details

Key Persons

Leslie Weir

Location

West Point Military School, Usa; Europe

Event Date

Yesterday

Story Details

Distinguished American artist Leslie, appointed drawing master at West Point, resigns due to inadequate salary, unfulfilled promise of a painting room, and inconvenient quarters for his family, embarking for Europe with his family. Weir is to succeed him.

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