Richard C. Taylor letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0159
One letter from Cadet Richard C. Taylor to his father, dated January 15, 1854. He describes in detail the circumstances surrounding the murder of his classmate Cadet Thomas Blackburn by Charles B. Christian, a Washington College law student.
Dates
- 1854
Creator
- Taylor, Richard C., 1835-1917 (Correspondent, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1 items
Biographical / Historical
Richard C. Taylor, b. 1835 Norfolk, VA; Class of 1854; Major, Artillery, CSA; railroad official and teacher; died 1917, Norfolk, VA.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Online Access
- Blackburn, Tom, 1834-1854
- Christian, Charles B. (Charles Burks)
- Lexington (Va.) -- History
- Murder -- Virginia -- Lexington -- History -- 19th century
- Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1850-1859
- Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1854
- Washington College (Lexington, Va.) -- Students
- Washington and Lee University -- Students
Creator
- Taylor, Richard C., 1835-1917 (Correspondent, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
