Lexington (Va.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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James D. Saunders letter
Item
Identifier: MS-0247
Scope and Contents
One letter (November 24, 1842) from Cadet James Saunders to his cousin John Mitchell. Saunders describes hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, a storm damaging the north wall of Barracks, and mentions Edward C. Carrington, Class of 1844. One of the earliest extant cadet personal letters.
