Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life -- 1860-1869
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
James W. Thomson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0239
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 13 letters (dated 1860-1861) written by the family and friends of James W. Thomson. The letters were received by Thomson while he was a cadet at the VMI and contain family and personal news. Correspondents include Thomson's mother, grandmother, brother, sister, and cousin. One letter (dated September 10, 1861) is from Colonel John Pelham who discusses an army appointment for Thomson.
