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Andrew C.L. Gatewood Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0068

Scope and Contents The bulk of the papers consist of 28 letters written by Gatewood to his parents and other family members, 1860-1864.Early letters describe life at the Virginia Military Institute (hazing, daily routine, excitement about secession, cadets as drillmasters) and in Lexington, Virginia, just prior to and during early months of the Civil War. Subsequent letters date from his service with the 11th Virginia Cavalry Regiment,Company F, (Bath Squadron), including a letter written after the second Battle...

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Andrew Pizzini Civil War Parole Document

Item

Identifier: MS-0109

Scope and Contents Civil War parole document dated April 18, 1865, signed by Andrew Pizzini, Jr. This document is a typical example of the document signed by Confederate prisoners at the end of the Civil War.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Barton Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0020

Scope and Contents The collection consists of the miscellaneous papers of three members of the Barton family who attended the Virginia Military Institute during the mid-19th century. Papers relating to Cadet Charles M. Barton (VMI Class of 1856) include a letter dated September 28, 1855 from Charles to his cousin Joseph M. Barton, in which he complains about VMI life and about his instructor Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (Jackson is described as a "hell of a fool"). Other Charles Barton material is found in a...

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Cadet love letter, 1860

Item

Identifier: MS-0378

Scope and Contents Love letter, December 1860, written by a Cadet named "Willie" to his cousin Mary. It and largely concerns their relationship. There is a brief mention of cleaning up his Barracks room for inspection; and of guard duty.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Charles T. Haigh Notebook-Diary

Collection

Identifier: MS-0016

Scope and Contents The collection consists of a one volume notebook-diary kept by Virginia Military Institute Cadet Charles T. Haigh in 1862- 1864. The volume provides insight into the life and concerns of a VMI cadet during the Civil War. It primarily contains poetry written by his classmates, as well as poetry by Sara Henderson Smith, the wife of VMI's Superintendent, Francis H. Smith. The diary portion contains sparse entries for the period March-May 1863. Included are occasional references to...

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Edmund Berkeley letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-0154

Scope and Contents One letter (November 26, 1863) from Cadet Edmund Berkeley to his mother. Berkeley has been informed of his sister's death and offers consolation to his mother. He also gives VMI news and complains about the food (early reference to "growley" a VMI slang word used for mess hall food).

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Edward M. Watson Letter

Item

Identifier: MS-0011

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one letter (September 17, 1868) written by Virginia Military Institute Cadet Edward M. Watson to his father. Watson describes in detail the typical daily new cadet routine at VMI during the post-Civil War years. Topics include reveille, roll call, inspections, meals, study and recitation, drill and parade. The letter contains one of the earliest documented examples of term "rat" as a reference to a new cadet.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Francis B. Clark collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-0270

Scope and Contents Notebook containing original poetry by Cadet Francis B. Clark, Jr., including "Natural Bridge","To the Lee Family", and "Washington and Lee". The collection also contains one privately printed poem "The Irish Emigrant."

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

Francis S. Johnson letter of recommendation

Item

Identifier: MS-0216

Scope and Contents One letter from Thomas B. Robinson (VMI Class of 1856 and faculty member) recommending Cadet Francis S. Johnson for service in the Confederate Army. The letter is dated March 20, 1865.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

George T. Coleman letters

Collection

Identifier: MS-0073

Scope and Contents Two letters from Cadet Coleman (Class of 1870) to his brother William D. Coleman (Class of 1857, later editor of the Richmond Enquirer), dated Feb 11 & 18, 1868. Primary subject of Feb. 11 letter is Cadet Coleman's reinstatement at VMI. The letter of Feb. 18 encloses a Letter to Editor in which he defends the Corps of Cadets against accusations that they had been harassing black citizens of Lexington, Virginia. Includes envelopes.

Found in: Virginia Military Institute Archives

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Andrew C.L. Gatewood Papers

Andrew Pizzini Civil War Parole Document

Barton Family Papers

Cadet love letter, 1860

Charles T. Haigh Notebook-Diary

Edmund Berkeley letter

Edward M. Watson Letter

Francis B. Clark collection

Francis S. Johnson letter of recommendation

George T. Coleman letters

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