Virginia Military Institute -- Anniversaries, etc
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
James D. Saunders letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0247
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter (dated November 24, 1842) from Cadet James D. Saunders to his cousin John Mitchell. Saunders describes hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, Virginia, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, a storm damaging the north wall of barracks, and mentions Edward C. Carrington, Class of 1844. This is one of the earliest extant cadet personal letters.
Letter to John Mitchell, 1842 November 24
Digital Image
Identifier: http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/3357
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
