Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1849
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
James W. Massie papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0142
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the personal papers (40 items) of James W. Massie, including:
- Incoming correspondence (1855-1857)
- Civil War papers, primarily incoming letters, orders and commissions (1861-1863)
- Post-War papers, including letters written by Massie's wife, Sophie, and documents relating to their son, James McDowell Massie
- Confederate bonds
- Envelopes
John P. Bowyer letter of recommendation
Collection
Identifier: MS-0162
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter (dated September 18, 1847) from VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith to General E. C. Carrington, recommending an army commission for John P. Bowyer. Bowyer had volunteered for service in the Mexican War, in which he subsequently served.
John W. Steenbergen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0471
Scope and Contents
This collection (four items) consists of items dating from John W. Steenbergen's cadetship, including a one volume notebook that contains copied poetry and notes, two essays, and his VMI account book documenting school expenses (1846-1849).
Kirkwood Otey, 1849
Item
Letter of appointment to VMI for Richard Pollard, 1846 June 27
Item
Scope and Contents
Letter appointing Richard Pollard a cadet at VMI. Signed by Board of Visitors member Charles P. Dorman. Note to Pollard's father written by Superintendent Francis H. Smith is at the bottom.
Robert Gatewood notebook and diary
Collection
Identifier: MS-0300
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the notebook and diary (1849-1853) of Robert Gatewood. Entries include original and copies poetry dating from his last year at VMI, essays, and diary entries written while Gatewood was teaching at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia (1851-1853). Diary entries and notes frequently have a religious theme.
Samuel Garland Civil War commission document
Collection
Identifier: MS-0118
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one commission document, dated May 9, 1861, appointing Samuel Garland, Jr. Colonel in the Virginia Volunteer Forces. The document is signed by Governor John Letcher. Endorsement on verso by Lewis B. Butler, Justice of the Peace for Prince William County, certifying that Garland took various prescribed oaths.
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