He graduated from West Point in 1847 and served for a time as assistant instructor of artillery there, in the fall going to Mexico to serve under General Scott in the Mexican-American War.
He graduated from West Point in 1847. This was in the fall. This fall was going to Mexico. This was to serve under General Scott in the Mexican-American War. He served for a time as assistant instructor of artillery there. This was in the fall. This fall was going to Mexico. This was to serve under General Scott in the Mexican-American War.