Collection: Francis W. Smith letters

Letters (12 items), 1859-1860, from Francis Williamson Smith and others to artist Alexander Galt. Letters concern Smith family portraits; bust of Philip St. George Cocke, a member of the VMI Board of Visitors.

Dates

1859 - 1860

Creator

Smith, Francis W. (Francis Williamson), 1838-1865 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

12 items

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Francis Williamson Smith, b. 1838, Norfolk, Virginia; graduate VMI Class of 1856; educator; Lt. Col. Confederate Artillery; wounded at Amelia Springs and died April 6, 1865.