Alexander S. Brown letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-0217
Two letters from Washington College student Alexander S. Brown to his sister, dated 1846 September 20 and 1848 September 7. The 1848 letter mentions the Cincinnati military class, in which Washington College students participated in military training conducted by VMI staff. he second letter expresses his dissatisfaction with the College and a desire to transfer to another school.
Dates
- 1846 - 1848
Creator
- Brown, Alexander Stuart (Person)
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Extent
2 items
Biographical / Historical
Alexander Stuart Brown, A. B. Washington College, 1849; Wythe County, VA: (son of James Ewell Brown): Lawyer: St. Louis, Mo.: Wytheville, VA.: Died April 8, 1859. Brown's father and grandfather also attended Washington College.
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Online Access
Creator
- Brown, Alexander Stuart (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository