Correspondence
Subject
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Found in 1694 Collections and/or Records:
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.
Andrew L. Johnston letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0236
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter (circa 1871) written by VMI Cadet Andrew L. Johnston to his mother. The bulk of the letter concerns family matters.
Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0065
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one testimonial letter (dated Sept. 2, 1857) written by Superintendent Francis H. Smith on behalf of Archibald M. Fauntleroy. Also included is one drawing by cadet Fauntleroy, done as a class assignment at VMI.
Arnold Family papers, 1847-1902
Series — Box 5, Folder: 1-19
Scope and Contents
This series includes correspondence to and from Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson), Stark W. Arnold, Jonathan Arnold, and others.
Autograph letter signed from Jefferson Davis to Captain M. Moore, 1888 December 28
Item
Scope and Contents
Written from Beauvoir, Mississippi. Letter states that Jefferson Davis is unable to supply the information requested.
Benjamin F. Oakes Civil War letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0392
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one letter (dated December 13, 1864) from Union soldier Captain Benjamin F. Oakes of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery to J. G. Richardson. The letter describes the destruction of the Weldon Railroad by Union troops and the burning of buildings in Sussex Courthouse, Virginia.
Benjamin W. Clinedinst papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0242
Scope and Contents
This collection (approximately 60 items) consists of correspondence (dated 1905-1931) between artist Benjamin W. Clinedinst and various members of VMI administration and Alumni Association. Much of the correspondence concerns Clinedinst's New Market Battle painting, which was unveiled at VMI in 1914 and hangs in VMI's Jackson Memorial Hall. The papers also include a subject file concerning the artist's painting of post-Civil War VMI faculty.
Bolling W. Barton papers, 1863-1864
Series
Scope and Contents
Includes four class exercises and one note indicating math and French marks. Also includes two items of correspondence.
C. Barrett Graham papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0418
Contents Note
This collection consists of the papers of Lieutenant C. Barrett Graham (VMI Class of 1967), including:
Correspondence (34 items) written to his parents and other family members, primarily during his tour of duty in Vietnam (1968-1969). Graham served as a rifle platoon commander based at An Hoa (F Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines) and subsequently was stationed at supply headquarters in Da Nang. Topics include patrols, general descriptions of countryside and villagers, and destroying...
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