Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1842
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Valentine C. Saunders collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0071
Scope and Contents
This letter from cadet Valentine C. Saunders to his parents is the oldest extant letter written by a VMI cadet. Dated November 30, 1839, shortly after the first cadets arrived in Lexington, Virginia, the letter provides a cadet's view of the newly established Institute. Saunders describes the following:
Arsenal
Relationship with Washington College
Method of instruction
Course of studies
An opinion (favorable) of Superintendent Francis H....
