Virginia Military Institute -- Class of 1866
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
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 VMI 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 notebook (ca. 250 pages)...
Benjamin T. Holliday Civil War parole document
Collection
Identifier: MS-0233
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one parole document releasing Confederate soldier Benjamin T. Holliday from Point Lookout (Maryland) prison. On the reverse is an oath of allegiance to the United States signed by Holliday.
Charles T. Haigh papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0016
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a one volume diary and notebook kept
by VMI cadet Charles T. Haigh between 1862 and 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 Superintendent, Francis H. Smith. The diary portion contains sparse entries for the period between March and May 1863. Included are occasional references to wartime cadet...
Jacob K. Langhorne Civil War papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0361
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 17 Civil War letters (dated September 1862 to May 1863) from Jacob K. Langhorne to various members of his family. These letters were written during his VMI cadetship and his service in the Confederate Army with the 2nd Virginia Cavalry Regiment. Topics include cadet life, family matters, and camp life.
James H. Reid papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0222
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the Civil War correspondence (18 items) of James H. Reid. Included are 14 letters from Reid to his parents written while he was a fourth classman at VMI, August - November 1862. This correspondence contains many references to wartime cadet life, including use of the term "rat" as a name for new cadets, hazing, uniforms, food, guard duty and other aspects of life at VMI during the Civil War.The papers contain one letter (dated March 7 1864) written while...
John G. James papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0319
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 16 letters and one postcard written by John G. James to his friend Samuel Y. Ferguson of Witchita Falls, Texas. Of special interest is the letter dated April 17, 1927, in which James describes his memories of witnessing the VMI Corps of Cadets arrival in Richmond, Virginia under the command of Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson. This same letter contains a brief recollection of James' participation in Jackson's funeral. Other letters contain James family information,...
John R. Triplett letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0367
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter from Cadet John R. Triplett to his cousin (dated October 11, 1863). The letter discusses difficulty of having new shoes made because of the scarcity of leather.
Lawrence Royster Civil War parole document
Collection
Identifier: MS-0069
Scope and Contents
One Civil War parole document granted to Lawrence Royster after surrender of the Confederacy, dated May 16, 1865, Charlottesville, Virginia. The document gives him "permission to go to his home in Richmond, Virginia."
Morgan Family Civil War papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0356
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of Morgan Family correspondence (12 items) during the Civil War. Included are eight letters (dated 1862-1864) to Cadet Patrick H. Morgan. Those from his father (dated 1863-1864), Joseph B. Morgan, contain news of Civil War civilian and home life in Currituck County, North Carolina. Specific topics include enemy raids for food and supplies, diptheria, an uncle's death in battle, and the hardships of war. Other letters are from family friends and cousin John B. Wiginton....
Moses J. Ezekiel papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0010
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the miscellaneous papers of noted 19th century sculptor Moses Jacob Ezekiel. Included is the following:
Correspondence to VMI superintendent Edward West Nichols and others, 1867- 1917, some relating to the design of the Battle of New Market memorial sculpture Virginia Mourning Her Dead
Pen and ink sketches by Ezekiel (ca. 67 items)
A typescript version of Ezekiel's autobiography
Memoirs from the Baths of...
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