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The Age of Titans examines how heavy warships crewed by thousands of men developed from the agile triremes so popular during the Greek Classical Age. Following Alexander the Great, a new focus on naval siege warfare explains the rise in popularity of big ship navies and defines the model of naval power they made possible.

Account of Cadet Philip Eastman with W. M. Murray for the purchase of a copy of Sarah Hale's Genius of Oblivion. ; See letter of Sarah Hale to Alden Partridge, 20 April 1823.

Account of Cadet John Holbrook with W. M. Murray for the purchase of 2 copies of Sarah Hale's Genius of Oblivion. ; See letter of Sarah Hale to Alden Partridge, 20 April 1823.

Report of the board of cadets appointed to look into the case of William E. Bartels; Bartels apparently started a fire with a firecracker, and then denied his part in the affair, for which he was dismissed; the board recommends clemency and a second chance to redeem himself. ; Includes petition of William E. Bartels for a chance to correct his course.

Report of the board of cadets appointed to investigate the case of John O. Page, who had been dismissed from the Academy; Page is guilty of using profane language and for being absent without permission; the evidence is unclear as to whether he visited "Blasdells with dishonorable intentions." ; Transcription by Megan Liptak. Transcriptions my be subject to human error.

Inspection report of the quarters of the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy by the officer of the day, Wm. M. Murray, on 24 March 1823.