Correspondence
Subject
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Found in 1632 Collections and/or Records:
A. Franklin Kibler papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0454
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:
Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
Photographs
Organizational...
Addendum to empirial decree, 1865 September 11
Item — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
Copy of an addendum to emperial decree, in which Matthew Fontaine Maury outlines the climate, economy and other features of Mexico for the information of prospective immigrants.
Albert D. Davis papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0198
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers of Albert D. Davis, including:
Six items of correspondence (1930)
A two-volume diary (1930-1934)
One scrapbook from Davis' VMI cadetship (1930-1935). The scrapbook includes photographs, dance programs, and other VMI mementos.
Three scrapbooks that date from Davis' tour of duty in Korea (1951-1952). These scrapbooks contain clippings, military documents, and photographs. Some items date from when he was assigned to...
Albert H. Pettigrew document
Collection
Identifier: MS-0173
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one Civil War document (dated November 25, 1862) from Captain Albert H. Pettigrew to General Robert E. Lee. Pettigrew requests to have Private Snow of the 1st South Carolina Infantry Regiment transferred to his company.
Alexander S. Brown letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-0217
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two letters from Washington College student Alexander S. Brown to his sister, dated September 20, 1846 and September 7, 1848. The 1848 letter mentions the Cincinnati military class, in which Washington College students participated in military training conducted by VMI staff. The second letter expresses Brown's dissatisfaction with the College and a desire to transfer to another school.
Alfred Gibbons letter, 1863 December 22
Item
Scope and Contents
Letter from Cadet Alfred R. Gibbons to his father, dated December 22, 1863. The letter discusses the Corps being called out on a march in response to Union Army troop movements and aspects of cadet life.
Alfred Gibbons letter, 1863 December 22
Digital Image
Identifier: https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/1301
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Alfred V. DuPont letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0303
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter (dated April 27, 1844) from Alfred V. DuPont to Captain Alfred Mordecai (United States Ordnance Dept). The letter discusses the testing of an unspecified weapon.
Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0068
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the papers consist of 28 letters written by Gatewood to his parents and other family members, 1860-1864.Early letters describe life at the Virginia Military Institute (hazing, daily routine, excitement about secession, cadets as drillmasters) and in Lexington, Virginia, just prior to and
during early months of the Civil War. Subsequent letters date from his service with the 11th Virginia Cavalry Regiment,Company F, (Bath Squadron), including a letter written after the second Battle...
Andrew J. McCoy Civil War letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-0393
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of Civil War correspondence (three items) from Confederate soldier Andrew J. McCoy to his sister Martha written while he was serving with the 25th Virginia Infantry Regiment. The letters primarily concern family matters, camp hardships, and personal news, and provide insight into the life and thoughts of an ordinary soldier.
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