Smith, Edward H. (Edward Harvie), 1845-1912
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Cadet Autograph Albums
Collection
Identifier: MS-0313
Scope and Contents
Keepsake albums, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Five items, including autograph album compiled by VMI New Market Cadet Edward Harvie Smith, Jr. It contains signed inscriptions by 19 fellow New Market Cadets. Other items: Farmer D. Cochran (Class of 1889); Thomas G. Tate (Class of 1877); 1874 Class members (original owner unknown); Class of 1902 autograph page.
John F. Hanna cadet diary
Collection
Identifier: MS-0317
Scope and Contents
Hanna's diary contains a colorful account of life at VMI and in Lexington during the spring of 1864. Entries begin April 17, 1864 and end May 9, 1864. On May 10, the cadets were called to active duty at the request of Gen. John C. Breckinridge and on May 15 participated in the Battle of New Market. The entries contain comments about VMI activities and people, Lexington social life, and discussion of personal concerns.
This volume was picked up by a Union soldier, probably when Union...
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