Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1840-1849
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
James E. Tyler letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0074
Scope and Contents
One letter (dated May 14, 1846) from VMI alumnus James E. Tyler to President James K. Polk, requesting a commission in the Army or Marine Corps. Tyler mentions recommendations from Francis H. Smith and John T.L. Preston, and states that he was an "inmate" of VMI for two years.
