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Erasmus G. Hinton letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0193
This collection consists of correspondence (8 letters) from Erasmus G. Hinton to his father (dated 1894-1895). Harley R. Hinton, the writer's twin brother, is frequently mentioned. Other topics include grades, requests for money, and personal matters. One additional letter is dated February 25, 1907.

Dates

  • 1894-1907

Creator

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Conditions Governing Use

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Extent

9 items

Biographical / Historical

Erasmus Gill Hinton was born in 1876 in Reelsville, Indiana. He graduated VMI in 1896 and went on to become a businessman in Richmond, Virginia. He died in 1946.

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