Collection: James W. Breedlove papers

This collection consists of the papers (eight items) of James W. Breedlove, including:

Two letters (dated October 13, 1859 and March 11, 1861) from Breedlove to his grandfather in which he discusses his studies and expenses
Two letters from Superintendent Francis H. Smith to Cadet Breedlove's grandfather, acknowledging receipt of money
Three VMI quarterly grade reports
One account sheet detailing VMI expenses

Dates

1859-1861

Creator

Breedlove, James W. (James Winchester), 1843-1889 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

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Extent

8 items

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

James Winchester Breedlove was born in 1843 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated VMI in 1863. During the Civil War he served with the Confederate States of America engineers. After the War he was a civil engineer. Breedlove died in 1889 in Houston, Texas.