Collection: George S. Patton compositions

The collection contains one essay and three poems by George S. Patton. The essay (2 pages), ca. 1903, discusses the significance of the VMI Corps' participation in the Battle of New Market (May 1864) and the New Market ceremony; it was probably written during the year Patton attended VMI or shortly thereafter. The typescript original poems are entitled "A Dream" (written in France, 1917, "God of Battles", and "Fear"; the latter two are signed by Patton.

Dates

1904 - 1945

Creator

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 (Person)

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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

4 items

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

George Smith Patton, b. 1885 San Gabriel, CA; VMI Class of 1907 (attended for one year, 1903-1904, before transferring to West Point); General U.S. Army; d. 1945 Heidelberg, Germany.