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George T. Coleman letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0073
Two letters from Cadet Coleman (Class of 1870) to his brother William D. Coleman (Class of 1857, later editor of the Richmond Enquirer), dated Feb 11 & 18, 1868. Primary subject of Feb. 11 letter is Cadet Coleman's reinstatement at VMI. The letter of Feb. 18 encloses a Letter to Editor in which he defends the Corps of Cadets against accusations that they had been harassing black citizens of Lexington, Virginia. Includes envelopes.

Dates

  • 1868

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

2 items

Biographical / Historical

George T. Coleman b. 1850, Danville, Virginia; non-graduate, Virginia Military Institute Class of 1870; traveling salesman; d. 1912, Charleston, SC.

Physical Location

Manuscripts Stacks

Repository Details

Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository

Contact:
VMI Archives
Preston Library
Lexington VA 24450
540-464-7516