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The first group of women to matriculate in 1997 included a few transfer students who were able to graduate after two years because of advanced academic standing at enrollment.","On the occasion of the VMI vs. Liberty football game","Stephen L. Carter is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale, where he has taught since 1982.","Lt. Terry Plunk was killed in action during Operation Desert Storm.","VMI Bugler Wilbur Swihart, known as \"Bill the Bugler\". He was the subject of a CBS news \"On the Road with Charles Kuralt\" story.","Lt. Terry Plunk was killed in action during Operation Desert Storm.","Mark Alexander Milley is a United States Army officer. A four-star general, he is the 39th Chief of Staff of the Army.","The U. S. Supreme Court ruled against the Institute's all male admission policy in 1996, and the first women were enrolled at VMI in the fall of 1997.","Louis S. Welker (Class of 1972) produced the film during his third and second class years (1970-1971).  David Hall (Class of 1972) wrote the narration and narrated the film.  The film was subsequently used for several years by the VMI Admissions Office to assist with cadet recruiting.","3 copies","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This collection was originally in VHS videotape format and has been converted to DVD format.","Photograph of Ambassador Young receiving the Daniels Award","Background information about the Tick Rover Robot project is found online in the September 2013 issue of the Institute Report.","A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life.  The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.","John O. Marsh, Jr. receives the New Market Medal.","The graduation speaker was Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense.","Video of speech about Civil Rights activist Jonathan M. Daniels by Ruby Sales, given in Lexington, Virginia at the Robert E. Lee Episcopal Church. Daniels saved Sale's life in 1965.","Ambassador Andrew Young receives the second Jonathan M. Daniels '61 Humanitarian Award at VMI on March 23, 2006","Events of the weekend honoring football coach John McKenna. Includes members of his winning teams who returned to VMI for the event; McKenna and others speaking during celebratory dinner","Cadets whose articles were published in volume 1 of New Horizons talk about their research","Ceremony honoring Daniels.  Speakers include Superintendent Josiah Bunting III; E. Cabell Brand, who presents a painting and book to the Promaji Club; and the Dean of the Canterbury Cathedral the Very Reverend John A. Simpson.","Official breakout video for Class of 2004.  Includes significant events in the months prior to Breakout, including matriculation, new cadet oath at New Market and speech by John O. Marsh Jr., football game.  Breakout scenes follow, including marches and other activities and climb up muddy hill (a practice since discontinued).  Video culminates with ceremony in Barracks courtyard.","Various speeches to cadets and other VMI audiences from 19-200x. 2 disks.","Disk 1 Content","Disk 1 contentCadre member Cadet Anthony Peters (Class of 2004) addresses incoming Rats, August 2003COL Eric Hutchings Keydet Club speech, June 2000SGT MAJ Al Hockaday addresses the Class of 2004 at Breakout, Feb 2001BG Alan Farrell addresses Class of 2005 at their Ring Figure dinner, November 2004Address by Roanoke Times sportswriter Bill Brill at the Keydet Club Reunion for the 1975 and 1976 VMI Basketball teams.","Disk 2 content","Disk 2 contentHon. Steven J. McAuliffe '70 addresses the Class of 1994 at their Ring presentation, 2003Address by Ms. Donzaleigh Abernathy at the Jonathan Daniels Courtyard Dedication, March 25, 2004Hon. Julian Hirst '41 address the Class of 1941 at their 50th reunion, April 1991Cadet Charles Bunting '01 addresses Rats of the Class of 2004 during Cadre Week, August 2000Address of MG James Morgan, Jr. '45 at the dedication of the Jackson Hope Medal Memorial, May 15, 2003","Local PBS television special marking the 21st anniversary of the admission of the first black cadets at VMI.  Also includes excerpts from a panel discussion held at VMI.","See separate dvd for full recording of full panel discussion.","Events from Black History Month celebration, including Jonathan Daniels ceremony and panel discussion about Daniels.  2 discs","Includes film of ROTC cavalry drill and horsemanship practice on Parade Ground, including jumping; Barracks scenes; cadet orchestra; other scenes from cadet life ca. 1939","Orientation and convocations held during the Spring of 1997 to prepare the Corps for the beginning of coeducation.","This collection contains marketing commercials produced for local television broadcasts and off air news story for VMI events.","ABC network television show Good Morning America show.! Diane Sawyer and Charlie Gibson broadcast live from Crozet Hall during breakfast on Founders Day, November 11, 2002.","News conference held at VMI, introducing General Peay as VMI's 14th Superintendent.","News videos produced by the VMI Office of Communication and Marketing during the period 2012-2014. Topics: Inaugural Parade, Virginia Governor McAuliffe; Air Force ROTC flight incentive final; Battle of New Market 150th anniversary; soaring; reveille and Retreat; Army ROTC FTX (10-12-2012); Corps Physical Training Building groundbreaking; Founders Day, 2013; Heritage Exhibit VMI Museum; Presidential Inaugural Parades History; NCAA Athletes Rats (Soccer and football) drill.","Color film footage depicting cadet life in 1941.  Includes scenes of ROTC cavalry unit, horses, and stables; parades; football games, including Thanksgiving game against Virginia Tech; social life (cadets with their dates), and buildings.","Sweat party, Fall 1987","Address to the Friends of Preston Library by VMI alumnus Michael A. Burke, Class of 1973, on the origin of VMI slang.  This speech was based on research the Burke did for graduate coursework in linguistics.","Highlights of Coach John McKenna.  Includes reflections by McKenna, his family, and Gens. Bunting and Peay; footage from games.","Includes New Market battle reenactment, ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery,  Willard Scott interview, Hee Haw TV program salute.","Includes New Market Day ceremony, parade, and bible presentation","In December 1994 Preston Library collections and staff moved out the building while it was being renovated.  The project was completed in the Spring of 1996.  During this time the bulk of the books were stored in a local unoccupied building (known as \"the Roses building\" after a department store that once occupied it); other storage locations were Cocke Hall, Smith Hall, and misc. other local locations. Library reference and circulation services were provided out of old Lejeune Hall (which was torn down in 2006).  Other staff occupied offices in Nichols, Smith Hall, and Crozet Hall.","Good Morning America television program presents interview with VMI Cadet Jon R. Milner regarding ROTC","General James Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps, dedicates display in VMI Museum's Hall of Valor.","Inclues: 2014 Virginia gubernatorial inaugural parade; Air Force ROTC flight incentive; 150th anniversary of Battle of New Market; soaring; reveille and retreat; Army ROTC FTX Oct. 2012; Corps Physical Training Facility groundbreaking. 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Virginia), concerning coeducation, assimilation planning, and the matriculation of the first female cadets. Includes news clips from national and local news.","Binder containing digital copy of a film produced by Louis S.Welker (VMI Class of 1972) along with correspondence and other material that explains the history of the film. The film, which Welker called \"When We Were Keydets\", documents cadet life from a cadet's point of view during a 15 month period in 1970 - 1971.","This collection of born digital .mp4 files was transferred from the VMI Communications and Marketing Department. 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Julian Hirst '41 address the Class of 1941 at their 50th reunion, April 1991Cadet Charles Bunting '01 addresses Rats of the Class of 2004 during Cadre Week, August 2000Address of MG James Morgan, Jr. '45 at the dedication of the Jackson Hope Medal Memorial, May 15, 2003","Local PBS television special marking the 21st anniversary of the admission of the first black cadets at VMI.  Also includes excerpts from a panel discussion held at VMI.","See separate dvd for full recording of full panel discussion.","Events from Black History Month celebration, including Jonathan Daniels ceremony and panel discussion about Daniels.  2 discs","Includes film of ROTC cavalry drill and horsemanship practice on Parade Ground, including jumping; Barracks scenes; cadet orchestra; other scenes from cadet life ca. 1939","Orientation and convocations held during the Spring of 1997 to prepare the Corps for the beginning of coeducation.","This collection contains marketing commercials produced for local television broadcasts and off air news story for VMI events.","ABC network television show Good Morning America show.! 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The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.","John O. Marsh, Jr. receives the New Market Medal.","The graduation speaker was Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense.","Video of speech about Civil Rights activist Jonathan M. Daniels by Ruby Sales, given in Lexington, Virginia at the Robert E. Lee Episcopal Church. Daniels saved Sale's life in 1965.","Ambassador Andrew Young receives the second Jonathan M. Daniels '61 Humanitarian Award at VMI on March 23, 2006","Events of the weekend honoring football coach John McKenna. Includes members of his winning teams who returned to VMI for the event; McKenna and others speaking during celebratory dinner","Cadets whose articles were published in volume 1 of New Horizons talk about their research","Ceremony honoring Daniels.  Speakers include Superintendent Josiah Bunting III; E. Cabell Brand, who presents a painting and book to the Promaji Club; and the Dean of the Canterbury Cathedral the Very Reverend John A. Simpson.","Official breakout video for Class of 2004.  Includes significant events in the months prior to Breakout, including matriculation, new cadet oath at New Market and speech by John O. Marsh Jr., football game.  Breakout scenes follow, including marches and other activities and climb up muddy hill (a practice since discontinued).  Video culminates with ceremony in Barracks courtyard.","Various speeches to cadets and other VMI audiences from 19-200x. 2 disks.","Disk 1 Content","Disk 1 contentCadre member Cadet Anthony Peters (Class of 2004) addresses incoming Rats, August 2003COL Eric Hutchings Keydet Club speech, June 2000SGT MAJ Al Hockaday addresses the Class of 2004 at Breakout, Feb 2001BG Alan Farrell addresses Class of 2005 at their Ring Figure dinner, November 2004Address by Roanoke Times sportswriter Bill Brill at the Keydet Club Reunion for the 1975 and 1976 VMI Basketball teams.","Disk 2 content","Disk 2 contentHon. Steven J. McAuliffe '70 addresses the Class of 1994 at their Ring presentation, 2003Address by Ms. Donzaleigh Abernathy at the Jonathan Daniels Courtyard Dedication, March 25, 2004Hon. Julian Hirst '41 address the Class of 1941 at their 50th reunion, April 1991Cadet Charles Bunting '01 addresses Rats of the Class of 2004 during Cadre Week, August 2000Address of MG James Morgan, Jr. '45 at the dedication of the Jackson Hope Medal Memorial, May 15, 2003","Local PBS television special marking the 21st anniversary of the admission of the first black cadets at VMI.  Also includes excerpts from a panel discussion held at VMI.","See separate dvd for full recording of full panel discussion.","Events from Black History Month celebration, including Jonathan Daniels ceremony and panel discussion about Daniels.  2 discs","Includes film of ROTC cavalry drill and horsemanship practice on Parade Ground, including jumping; Barracks scenes; cadet orchestra; other scenes from cadet life ca. 1939","Orientation and convocations held during the Spring of 1997 to prepare the Corps for the beginning of coeducation.","This collection contains marketing commercials produced for local television broadcasts and off air news story for VMI events.","ABC network television show Good Morning America show.! Diane Sawyer and Charlie Gibson broadcast live from Crozet Hall during breakfast on Founders Day, November 11, 2002.","News conference held at VMI, introducing General Peay as VMI's 14th Superintendent.","News videos produced by the VMI Office of Communication and Marketing during the period 2012-2014. Topics: Inaugural Parade, Virginia Governor McAuliffe; Air Force ROTC flight incentive final; Battle of New Market 150th anniversary; soaring; reveille and Retreat; Army ROTC FTX (10-12-2012); Corps Physical Training Building groundbreaking; Founders Day, 2013; Heritage Exhibit VMI Museum; Presidential Inaugural Parades History; NCAA Athletes Rats (Soccer and football) drill.","Color film footage depicting cadet life in 1941.  Includes scenes of ROTC cavalry unit, horses, and stables; parades; football games, including Thanksgiving game against Virginia Tech; social life (cadets with their dates), and buildings.","Sweat party, Fall 1987","Address to the Friends of Preston Library by VMI alumnus Michael A. Burke, Class of 1973, on the origin of VMI slang.  This speech was based on research the Burke did for graduate coursework in linguistics.","Highlights of Coach John McKenna.  Includes reflections by McKenna, his family, and Gens. Bunting and Peay; footage from games.","Includes New Market battle reenactment, ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery,  Willard Scott interview, Hee Haw TV program salute.","Includes New Market Day ceremony, parade, and bible presentation","In December 1994 Preston Library collections and staff moved out the building while it was being renovated.  The project was completed in the Spring of 1996.  During this time the bulk of the books were stored in a local unoccupied building (known as \"the Roses building\" after a department store that once occupied it); other storage locations were Cocke Hall, Smith Hall, and misc. other local locations. Library reference and circulation services were provided out of old Lejeune Hall (which was torn down in 2006).  Other staff occupied offices in Nichols, Smith Hall, and Crozet Hall.","Good Morning America television program presents interview with VMI Cadet Jon R. Milner regarding ROTC","General James Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps, dedicates display in VMI Museum's Hall of Valor.","Inclues: 2014 Virginia gubernatorial inaugural parade; Air Force ROTC flight incentive; 150th anniversary of Battle of New Market; soaring; reveille and retreat; Army ROTC FTX Oct. 2012; Corps Physical Training Facility groundbreaking. May 2014; Founders Day 2013; Heritage Exhibit at Museum; Ppresidential inaugural parades history; NCAA soccer and football Rats drill","Video created to coincide with the dedication of Third Barracks, November 2008.  It includes use of historical images from the VMI Archives along with film footage from 2008.  Keith Gibson, VMI Museum director, provides some commentary.","Unveiling of the mMemorial marker dedicated to Civil Rights movement martyr Jonathan Daniels, VMI Class of 1961, in Hayneville Alabama.  The monument was sponsored by VMI.","Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared at VMI on February 1, 2017.  This event was co-sponsored by the Washington and Lee University School of Law.  The format was an interview conducted by two of her biographers.  The event took place in Cameron Hall.","A collection of video footage collected by the Office of Communications and Marketing relating to the VMI coeducation court case (United States v. Virginia), concerning coeducation, assimilation planning, and the matriculation of the first female cadets. Includes news clips from national and local news.","Binder containing digital copy of a film produced by Louis S.Welker (VMI Class of 1972) along with correspondence and other material that explains the history of the film. The film, which Welker called \"When We Were Keydets\", documents cadet life from a cadet's point of view during a 15 month period in 1970 - 1971.","This collection of born digital .mp4 files was transferred from the VMI Communications and Marketing Department. The videos showcase VMI special events (e.g., matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, and speeches), and other topics that relate to VMI activities and cadet life.","Duration [00:08:13]","Duration [00:28:27]; Produced by William Henricks Associates","Duration [01:28:26]","4 parts; total duration [02:01:01]","Duration [01:55:58]","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","There are no restrictions.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Item is copyright protected.  Video can be viewed in person, but we do not provide copies.","Use of this copyrighted item is restricted. This item may be viewed by individual researchers in-person, but may not be reproduced.","This material is copyrighted.  Discs may  not be reproduced.  Researchers must view in person; contact the VMI Archives staff for a viewing appointment.","This collection is available for on-site use only. Researchers should contact the Archives for a viewing appointment.","Contact Archives to view this material.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Archives Stacks, Audio/Video","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Virginia Military Institute. Office of Communications and Marketing","Virginia Military Institute. Department of Economics and Business","Virginia Military Institute. 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Includes scenes of ROTC cavalry unit, horses, and stables; parades; football games, including Thanksgiving game against Virginia Tech; social life (cadets with their dates), and buildings.","Sweat party, Fall 1987","Address to the Friends of Preston Library by VMI alumnus Michael A. Burke, Class of 1973, on the origin of VMI slang.  This speech was based on research the Burke did for graduate coursework in linguistics.","Highlights of Coach John McKenna.  Includes reflections by McKenna, his family, and Gens. Bunting and Peay; footage from games.","Includes New Market battle reenactment, ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery,  Willard Scott interview, Hee Haw TV program salute.","Includes New Market Day ceremony, parade, and bible presentation","In December 1994 Preston Library collections and staff moved out the building while it was being renovated.  The project was completed in the Spring of 1996.  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Roller papers, 1862/1910","MS.0171","/repositories/3/resources/599","New Market Cadets","Virginia Military Institute—Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet debating societies","Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1863","Confederate States of America. Army—Corps of Engineers","Virginia—History—Civil War, 1861-1865","United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1860-1869","United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Personal narratives—Confederate","Correspondence","Dispatches","Scrapbooks","Telegrams","Speeches, Addresses, etc.","Photographs","There are no restrictions.","A portion of the John E. Roller personal papers are avaliable \nonline.","Letter regards a meeting.","John Edwin Roller was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on October 5, 1844 to Peter Samuel Roller and Frances Allebach. In the summer of 1861, although underage for service, he briefly served with Company I of the First Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States of America. On December 31, 1861, Roller entered VMI as a second classman and graduated in July 1863. He subsequently taught mathematics at VMI for a few months, and then was appointed as a 2nd Lieutenant, Company G, 2nd Confederate States Engineers in October 1863. He served as an engineer officer in the Army of Northern Virginia until the end of the Civil War, and was paroled at Appomattox, Virginia.","After the War, Roller he studied law at the University of Virginia and practiced law in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He also served in the Virginia State Legislature and was a Brigadier General in the state militia. Roller was widely known in the Harrisonburg community as \"General Roller.\" He died in Harrisonburg on August 10, 1918.","No. 28 V.M.I. Jan 24th 1862","Dear Parents,\nAs I could not finish on a half sheet I concluded I would commence on this as I had several things to write about yet. You enquired in your last about bedding. I have obtained a mattress and have plenty of cover. I put two of my blankets in my trunk in the arsenal because I did not need them. Only one trunk is allowed to a room and I had to send mine to the arsenal. I wish you had the big one at home, for I have not a thing in it. We are not allowed to go to town only on Saturday, when I will see about those slippers, though I think I can do without them very well. I wish I had kept a pair of citizens pants here as I could save my cadet pants very much by wearing them. But it is not worth while to try to send them to me now.","I will try and make out with what I have now. Tell John Carpenter I still think of his promise. I wonder if George would not like to come here, there are several fellows here from the 1st regiment, who got off to come here and if George will come, I will try and get him an appointment. I should like it very much to have him here with me.","You want to know what arrangements they have that cadets are not allowed to come home in two years, I will try and send you a catalogue, so that you may see how it is. I have to study very hard but I like the place better every day. I made a \"perfect\" today. Remember me to Cousin A.B. and all my friends. I hope he will succeed well with his school. R.A. Crawford says I must remember him to A.B. and ask him if he received his \"Phonography.\" I wish you'd send me the Register every week. I do not get to see a paper here hardly and the Register would seem so familiar to me. If you see something really good in the Dispatch, I wish you would send that sometimes too. I wish you would send some soap, whenever you send me that studying gown. A piece or two of that old \"homemade\" would save some little money for soap is high here. But I must close this letter, as the mail box will soon be shut. Excuse it if you please, for it is badly connected, but that could not be helped for I had to write it whenever I had the chance. Write soon to me and give me the news. Much love to all and a kiss for \"brother.\"","Your affectionate son, J.E. Roller","I can't think of any name for brother yet. Tell me in your next what you think of calling him. I [seem] to have forgotten to mention to you that that it is rumored that the Cadets will be invited to Richmond the 22nd of Feb. to see Jeff Davis inaugurated, but it is not generally believed. I wish they would for it will be a grand sight and a great honor to witness the inauguration of what will be one of the greatest powers in the world.\nJ.E.Roller","Staunton, Va.\nStaunton Aug. 25th 1862","My Dear Son\nYour letter to your ma was duly received. In reply to your inquiry about negroes for Genl. Smith, I know of none that can be hired or none that could be bought at this time. If I should hear of any I will write again. Had I known it a week earlier I think I could have gotten several men for him belonging to a party in Loudoun County.","I have not been to Harrisonburg since you wrote about the goods for Pantaloons, and as the season is so far advanced and as you have a prospect of getting other clothing for winter I have concluded not to buy it unless you think you shall need it.","The Mt. Crawford company has been exchanged and I understand that Mr. Blackford has succeeded in getting quite a number of them to join his company. If you have a desire to join his company as first Lieutenant perhaps it would be the best thing you could do. I think it will be best for you to consult Genl. Smith about it. He knows best what your chances would be for a situation after [you graduate]. If you have to enter the service [missing word] it would be better to go into it [now] and get hardened to the service before the cold weather sets in. However, if Genl. Smith thinks you had better stay until you graduate, I shall say to Mr. Blackford as soon as I see him, I will say to him if he will have you appointed that you shall have the privilege of accepting it. I will write again as soon as I see him and let you know what the prospects are of you getting an appointment. George Carpenter could not get out of the army he being a conscript and no provisions being made by Congress for young men wishing to go to the Military Institution. I am though with the Dam and have the Mill running again.\nYours in haste, P.S. Roller","V.M. Institute\nMarch 18th 1863","The following is a true statement of the facts with regard to my tour of O.D. on the 16th inst. and in connection with the removal of reports from the Commandant's office. I marched on O.D. at the usual time on Monday morning, and from that time until the recreation drum at 4 PM, I was either in Mr. Grigg's room, the Commandant's office, or in front of the Barracks (several hours spent either in section room, Mess Hall, or my own room), with the exceptions of the following times, viz.-- from 8-9 in Col. Williamson's section room, from 10-11 in Col. Preston's, from 12 to 1 in Col. Gilham's, and from 1-2 spent partly in Mess Hall and partly in room. I attended all C.P.s and looked up absentees and went in the Commandant's office frequently during the day","Sometime in the morning, I cannot state positively the precise time, though I think between 9 and 10 o'clock AM, upon entering the Commandant's office, I saw one of the fatigue sentinels standing at the desk, with a key in the keyhole. I did not see him have the desk open, nor did I see him have any reports. I remarked to him, \"What are you doing? Do you not know that you are responsible for those reports.\" He replied that he was not stealing reports, but that he just wanted to see if his key would fit the lock. I said nothing more, but turned around immediately and went out.","From 4 o'clock until E.P., I was in my room and went from there to Supper in the Mess Hall, after which I returned to my room (where I remained) until the Study Drum was beaten, when I went down to Mr. Grigg's room and remained there until 11 o'clock. And after spending 10 or 15 minutes in quieting noise, receiving reports of inspectors, seeing the sentinels challenge properly, I went to my room and retired for the night.","I arose about 5 minutes to 7 o' clock and left my room about 15 minutes after and proceeded to Mr. Beckham's room to see some Engineering plates which he had, and from there went to Mess Hall to breakfast, being just in time to meet the corps as it was leaving the Hall. After B. I marched of O.D. and on enquiring of Mr. Shaw for the Guard Book was told that Major Ship had it and also that the reports had been removed, which was the first intimation I had rec'd of the fact. I know not even the slightest circumstance upon which to ground even a suspicion, except the above circumstance, but in justice I feel bound to say, that I could not give any positive evidence that the desk had been opened by him or whether his key fit the lock, and can conscientiously express the belief that he was not the one who removed the reports after E.P., or before E.P. \u0026 [?]. Hoping the\nabove may [prove] \u0026.","J.E. Roller","I forgot to mention that about ten o'clock, seeing the Orderlies Delinquencies laying outside the desk, and knowing that I was responsible for them, I got Mr. Grigg's key and placed them in the desk. Mr. Shaw and two of sentinels were present at the time. I am unable to say how the books came there, and according to the best of my recollection. I saw them there after I saw Mr. Turner at the desk. I do not pretend to say that he placed them there, or that there were left there by the Com't. I merely make the statement and leave the inferences to be drawn.","Richmond, Va.\nNov. 8th/63","Dear Roller,\nAllow me to congratulate you upon your success in obtaining a commission. I want to follow your example. A commission is something I have been seeking, ever since we graduated, but all my efforts are unavailing. Will you inform me by what \"slight of hand\" you were so successful. Let me know all the minutiae, the letters you had \u0026 from whom \u0026 to whom they were addressed \u0026\nthe political or rather military friends you employed. Present my kindest regards to Prince, with many wishes for your success \u0026 the hope you may do honor to my class (which you can do)","I am Truly Yr. Friend \u0026 classmate\nW.W. Flannagan\nBox 610","\"V.M.I\" Jan. 6th '64","Dear Roller,\nYour letter was a pleasant surprise. I did not expect it for some time to come, it was received however too late for me to reply by Thursday's mail, the mail is now always a day too late.","Well sir, I enter upon the deep and stormy waters of the Rubicon on tomorrow. I have labored up to this time as diligently as I could, but I never was now fearful of shipwreck before. I leave the result to fate, wherever she casts my lot, I will have to remain satisfied. I will write you the result however immediately it is known, if I should be thrown I will see you a short time after.","Many thanks to you for your kind invitation to visit you as well as the ladies, it would afford me great pleasure, and if possible, I will accept it. Pizzini and myself are just enjoying the contents of two boxes, which \"that confounded packet\" has at last brought to hand, we wish so much that you were here to share it with us. Prince was out frolicking last night until 12 o'clock, so that I could not attend to your messages. This morning I gave him the letter and told him that I intended writing to you and would send any message he might desire, but he said nothing at all. I have delivered your message to Blum and Perkinson. Beckham left last Saturday for Staunton and carried your trunk with him as you directed, I suppose you have received it by this. Smith F. has not written the letter to his brother yet, as soon as he does, I will forward to you if he does not do so himself. I have heard nothing of Crawford since you left. Dick Chaffin was severely wounded in the recent fight near Covington, 'tis thought his leg will have to be amputated. I wish I could have received your letter in time to reply by Thursday's mail as I know you will expect an answer then. I have attended to your little affairs, no trouble I can assure you. If you have other business in this section, let me hear and I will also attend to that. Overton as well as all the occupants of No. 23 send their kindest regards. You will hear from me again by Monday or Tuesday next.","Your sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","V.M.I. Jan. 9th 1864","My dear Roller,\nThe Rubicon I think is crossed though I did not pass as good an examination as I desired, and have had the misfortune to be thrown in the third section, which is terrible, as you know that section is almost always deficient, though I am through yet I am disheartened at the idea of being that low. I stand only 37, which you know is very low, twenty-six were found deficient. I should like very much to join you and go to Charleston, but you know getting through is better than any thing else. If I should not stand a very good chance as June approaches, I shall resign and join you wherever you at all hazards. The idea of going into the last section has made me feel almost as badly as a deficiency, I can assure you. I hope that you will continue to write me after you leave for the army. I will take great pleasure in replying to you whenever it is in my power. I shall always be happy to hear from you. Sally Crawford has arrived. Pizzini passed a very good examination, made 3 on subject, was not questioned. The thought of being in that deficient section and thrown in June, takes away all the pleasure of getting through. I must close. Let me hear from you.","Your sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","V.M.Institute\nMonday Feb. 22nd 1864","My dear Roller,\nThis is the first holyday that has not found me on fatigue guard for some time past so I will take advantage of it by replying to your letter which was received on yesterday morning. The last account I had of you was that you were in Richmond, applying for an office in the Ordnance Department. I am glad to hear that you are busily engaged in your new department. Allow me to thank you most kindly for your wishes for my success here as well as the desire you expressed of having me with you in your new home. Your letter inspired me with an ardent desire to join you. Since you left I have been several times on the eve of resigning and going to Charleston. I was fortunate enough in January to pass an examination, while many others were thrown and had to resign or be sent home. But at the same time I was so unfortunate as to be thrown into the third section. Since then I have labored with unceasing fidelity, but it seems the harder I work, the worse marks I make. I thought Analytical Geometry was hard enough, but Description certainly surpasses it by far, on that subject I am totally in the dark. My low mark and imperfect recitation have discouraged me so much that I have lost all taste for study. I wrote home for advise on resigning, but they wrote back earnestly entreating me to remain until July. However I have no idea that I will take that advice, I may leave at any time. I may leave am\nexceedingly anxious to be with you, and I now promise, if I leave at any time, will join you. It is a struggle between life and death with me now, if I leave, I give up all hope of ever obtaining an education, and seeing you do so well, inspires me with new desire of finishing my education at the \"V.M.I.\" At the same time I am anxious to be with you. If I enter the service at all I shall not even think of applying for an office of any kind, I expect to be a private wherever I go. At the same time accept my most sincere thanks for your kindness in offering me the office of O.S. if you could get it and I would accept it. I would accept it with great pleasure. I\nsometimes give up all hope of passing, and then again think of remaining and taking my chances in June, so I do not know what to be at. I shall consult Spex in a day or two and will be guided very much by what he says; though very little confidence can be put in anything that he says on such a subject as that, I do not suppose he would tell me even what he thought, however I shall try him.","Prince left here about one month ago, I heard since then that he was a Sergeant in the Engineers Corps, you seem to be the only successful one in your class. Grigg I hear is walking around loose in Petersburg. I am sure no one at the \"V.M.I.\" was glad at your leaving, indeed I heard some express their regret at it. Your old room is vacant. Sally Crawford and Lieut. Steptoe (new Sub) occupy No. 20 together, the former remains very quiet, is swelling on his bars and escorting the ladies home from church, etc. I do not know his qualifications as professor. The occupants of 23 all send their kindest regards. Pat Shafer has just come from the Hospital where he had been confined for several weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia, we thought at one time that he intended leaving us. Blum has been reinstated, but Spex refused to let him go on with the 2nd Class, so he has resigned, he\nsays he will accept a Sergeancy if you will give it to him. Capt. Whitwell\nhas recently returned from furlough accompanied by his lady, they are boarding at the Lexington Hotel. Miss Logan and Mr. Davidson were recently married also, the former I expect you know, a refugee from Winchester. What do you think of the recent law of Congress in regard to the Currency, taxes, etc? I am extremely glad that it will reduce the price of goods. The Steamer which has been as long on the way from Europe has recently arrived, but was destroyed for the goods falling into yankee hands, there were on board all the goods which we needed, the finest english gray cloth, etc. but unfortunately all were lost so I have given up on the idea of wearing a fine suit again.","Spex is still shipping indiscriminately, sometimes twelve or fifteen daily, rats are also reporting in numbers.","Patsy says he will accept an Orderly Sergeant's place if you will give it him, but he adds \"if he can do no better.\" Ross desires his kindest regards to you. I must close, though it is the 22nd, my time is limited. If I do leave, which I confidently expect to do, will write you immediately. I am anxious to be with you. I hope you will write me as often as possible, your letters will always be agreeable.","I am, as ever,\nYour Sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","Va. Mil. Institute\nApril 10th 1864","Dear Roller,\nYour last letter was received several days since and wishing to keep up a more regular correspondence between us, I answer your letter at the first opportunity and hope you will not delay writing a reply to this as long as you did my previous one, although your excuse for doing so was a good as well as a sufficient one. No news worthy of notice has taken place since last writing to you, but the old V.M.I still keeps up her notoriety for rumors and there are a thousand and one afloat about going on marches etc., which I would not like to enumerate, and were I so disposed, I think time and paper would fail me before I accomplished that end. But there is one which if true will wreck all the hopes I have been sustaining for the last six months and before which the pleasure of a long vacation will go \"glimmering like all things that were\": it is that no furloughs will be granted this summer and that our usual vacation of two months will either be spent in Gen. Lee's or Gen. Imboden's camp. This rumor is said to have good foundation, for those who were most interested were watching her with an eagle's eye and after having poised herself above the V.M.I. for some time during which many feathers were plucked from her wing, she was seen to direct her course toward Col. Preston's where she rested from his labors. There was another last week that we were going on a march and this one came from the direction of Gen. Smith's and with such force against barracks that some of her feathers are still visible on the stoops. Numerous others are afloat but as I said before to enumerate them would take more time than I have at my disposal.","With regard to your inquiry about Prince, I have not heard from him since he left nor have I seen any one who has; but I reckon he is having a good time wherever he is as he always takes things easy. Crawford resigned a few weeks since and has again entered the army as a private; Col. John Ross has been appointed to fill his vacancy. Old Max studies as hard as ever and talks\nas much about being found [deficient], but I believe they would put him through even if he were deficient on account of his good conduct. He received a letter from you a few days since and says he will answer it soon. I am very glad you like my uncle as I expected you would. I think you estimate his services too highly when you say that he deserves more of the credit for the defense of Charleston tho' he has done a great deal towards it. I hardly ever hear from him except though you and therefore your letters\nare doubly acceptable. Give my best to him when you next see him. With best wishes for your future prosperity I remain,","Yours truly, A.W. Overton","\"V.M.I.\" April 21st 1864","My Dear Roller,\nYour kind and interesting letter should have had a more speedy reply, but as the examination approaches, I am more and more busy every day. The Class has lost a great deal of time and consequently will not have so much to review in. We are now in the field surveying, have not yet finished Shades and Shadows. The weather has been during the past month colder than I have felt\nfor eight years even in the depth of winter. The mountains in sight are still covered with snow, and today is the only mild and clear day that we have had for over one month, and notwithstanding this we have not had fire since Christmas, and during the deep snows we had suspension of all duties for several days at a time. The cold was so severe that it was impossible to study, a great many went to bed in order to keep warm. This together with Col. Massie's sickness has thrown the 3rd class back very much, so now the hard work comes.","Since you left quite a change has taken place in the Faculty. Lt. Col. Ross has been appointed assistant Prof. Math 4th Class in your place; Sal Crawford received a commission in his old regiment and resigned about a month ago. Dr. Ross is Asst. prof French as well as Asst. Surgeon.","Spex is still very fond of his \"reviews and parades.\" Not long since Gen. Rosser's Cavalry Brigade came through here and encamped about ten or twelve miles beyond Lexington, by Spex's invitation he reviewed the Corps and inspected the barracks. Several days afterwards, he presented the Corps with a flag captured in battle from 164th New York Regiment as a trophy; the\npresentation speech was very fine indeed, it took place under guard tree before a very large crowd. Scott Shipp received it and replied; his was also very good but he was very much excited though, however it was his first speech in public. After the ceremony was over the Cavalry made a charge in field in front of barracks to give us an idea of it. But the idea, Roller, of the Corps of Cadets receiving a trophy taken by our troops in the field from the yankees; it looked like saying, \"Well, you are too weak and afraid to do any thing of this yourselves, so we will make you a present of one,\" I feel that it is a disgrace to the Corps. The speaker alluded in such a touching manner to the precious blood which was spilt in taking it, and of the Col. falling in the charge. That night he invited the officers of the Institute and the 1st Class to attend a party at the house where he was staying, but as all could not attend, Spex allowed only the four Captains and Adjt. to go. Several days afterwards he invited Spex to review his\nbrigade, and the officers and 1st Class again to dine with him, which as many as could conveniently do so, very readily accepted of.","I should like very much to enjoy those nice vegetables and fish you were speaking of, it certainly would be a great treat, especially when everything is so high and scarce, we are nearer starving here than ever before, a piece of beef frequently comes on the table for nine men which candidly speaking I could easily cover with one hand. If the school cannot be maintained on a better scale, I think they had as well close it. It is rumored and I partly believe it that instead of giving the Corps furlough next summer,\nwe are to be sent in a body to Gen. Lee's army. We have not had a march since December last, which I think I gave you an account of. Err this reaches you I imagine you will have received some news from the two grand armies on the Potomac, we are of opinion that it will be the greatest of the war up to this time. May Heaven give us the victory! Many thanks to you for your kind offer, it will be very acceptable. I will inform you immediately of the result of the examination after I know my fate, should I be unsuccessful will go directly from here to Charleston, so in your next letter write me what to equip myself with before leaving and what articles I can procure in Charleston as I do not want to carry more than is necessary.","There are now about fifty odd in the third class and I do not think Massie will pass more than twenty. I know he intends making a most \"awful rake.\" I must not neglect to tell you of the marriage of Miss Sanders (I suppose you remember her) to Capt. Contri an Italian on Gen. Morgan's staff. They say he is a very accomplished and gallant man, fought fourteen pitched battles in Europe, was in Crimean war etc., that is all I know however. They were here today. The Commandant's Office is now a reception room for all visitors, they are not allowed to come into barracks during study hours under any pretence whatever.","How are you progressing with the ladies now or do you visit them at all? As for myself, I have long since abandoned all thoughts of them, scarcely even look at them, you know how fatal they are. I have many things to write, but it is almost 11 o'clock PM and this is the last chance I will have to write for sometime to come. Finished my day's survey in[--] rather earlier today or would not have had this [missing word]. Write me as often as you can.","Your sincere friend,\nLawrence Royster","Sam Hopkins who was here last year, after being confined in some Yankee prison for several months returned home and died two days after.","Camp Stevens- Richmond\nMay 3, 1864","Dear Roller,\nYour esteemed favor did not reach me as soon as it would, had I not been absent on duty when it reached Camp. I hope you will pardon the delay on that account.","I must confess, I have been sadly disappointed in my calculations. When I resigned at the Institute, I was confident of a position in the Engineers. Alas! For the uncertainty of human expectations! I had thought very seriously of joining the Infantry, as a private, \u0026 but for the remonstrances of my parents, think I would have. There is little, well, I see none, chance of promotion in this service unless specially favored, which I have no right to expect. But I am not murmuring. I will be contented, if I only get through this struggle safe. It would afford you little interest, \u0026 cause me more mortification, to detail to you the many ways in which I have been\ndeceived. If I could only forget the many apparently bright prospects which have been offered me, I should feel at least condoled, but memory still sings out \"he, who tries to better a good condition, often renders it worse.\"","Your very kind offers in my behalf, I can assure you, are highly appreciated, \u0026 nothing would give me more pleasure than to be with you, I hope it may be so.","We are anxiously awaiting the result of the impending issue in Northern Virginia. I may say, in truth, never was so much anxiety manifested in any one battle. That we shall be victorious is my confident belief. We had some little excitement in this immediate locality last week, occasioned by the appearance of the enemy in some force at our positions [?] on the Pamunky. It turned out, however, to be a slight demonstration. Nothing else of special interest. Beckham \u0026 Boyd send their regards. Crawford has left the\nInstitute, he failed to get a detail. Write soon \u0026 let me know all.","Your sincere friend,\nJ.B. Prince","Grassy Dale Va., May 17th 1864","My Dear Son,\nIt has now been two weeks since we heard from you, but we suppose you have written but owing to the Raiders destroying the Rail Roads around Richmond we have no mail communication with the South. Since I wrote to you from Charlottesville we have had an exciting time in the Valley. I heard at Charlottesville that the Yankee Genl. Sigel was advancing up the Valley. When I returned to Staunton I found Genl. John C. Breckinridge at that point with two Brigade of Infantry and 12 pieces of Artillery. They left Staunton on Friday last and encamped at Mt. Crawford that night and left early the next morning and encamped that night at Lacy Springs and commenced their march next (Sunday) morning at one o'clock and halted a little below Tenth Legion and remained in that position until Gen. Breckinridge had news from the front.","To get you to understand the situation of things I will go back several days and give you a History of Gen. Imboden's doings. Gen. Imboden found out that the yankees were advancing in three columns, one up the Page, one up the Hardy \u0026 Pendleton Valley, and the main force up our valley. Gen. Imboden by forced marches fell upon the column (all Cavalry) near Moorefield very\nunexpectedly, routed them completely, and pursued them within 6 or 7 miles of Romney, in this time capturing all their train which he had to destroy, having no horses to bring out the wagon.","He then returned to the Valley traveling day \u0026 night, and only stopping long enough to graze his horses, and returned to the Valley in time to attack the column coming up the Page valley. Before Sigel's forces got up to New Market he attacked the column and utterly routed it, scattering it in the mountains and captured on Friday about 100 of them with about 200 fine cavalry horses. He attacked them on Friday night and on Saturday picked up the prisoners and would have gotten more but Sigel advanced and our forces had to fall back on this side of New Market, our men making a very stubborn resistance but was forced to fall back about 8 o'clock on Saturday night to a point 3 miles this side [of] New Market, the yankees having possession of the town during the night. This now gives you to understand the position of things and I will now commence where I left off with Gen. Breckinridge's troops.","Gen. Breckinridge advanced with his troops a little after day light and not wishing to be tedious he maneuvered his forces from one point to another until about 12 O'clock, when he attacked the enemy with his artillery. Having gotten the [heights] back of the town and after an artillery duel of perhaps one hour, the Cadets from Lexington with the 62 Regiment (Col. Smith's Regiment) charged one of the yank's Batteries. They captured it, but lost heavily, the cadets lost 5 killed and 39 wounded, some of them seriously, your friend Cary Watson Adjutant of the Battalion with Col. Shipp leading the Charge, they both came out safe except Col. Shipp had a slight scratch; Royster also came out unhurt. I give you a list of the killed. Cabell, W.H. McDowell, Crockett, C., Stanard, Jones H. It is said that Col. Gilham and Capt. Sims [Semmes] stayed in the rear where there was no danger.","It was at this time that Gen. Breckinridge commenced pressing the enemy at every point and although they had two to our one we drove them from the field capturing five pieces of their Artillery, 111 prisoners and leaving nearly all of their killed and wounded upon the field and in order to make good their retreat burned the bridge over the river. An Officer reports to me today that Sigel is retreating to Winchester in great haste, reporting that we have 30,000 men while we had not more than 4,000 in the fight, our\nreserve having never been brought into action. Gen. Breckinridge's forces are [returning?] up the Valley, whether they go to reinforce Gen. Lee or go to some other point. I went down the Valley with General Breckinridge having gone down with him at his request and was with him most of the time during the fight. I came home last night having left New Market about 1 o'clock\nyesterday. We have had and will continue to have heavy fighting in Virginia, but of the final result no one doubts but we will be successful. We have driven them and at least [repulsed?] them at every point. We are all well. Write soon and often.","Your father","Josie sends her love, so do all the rest. I hope when I write again to be able to give you the glorious news that we have driven the yanks from Virginia soil.","Richmond July 28 1864","My Dear Roller,\nYour letter sent by Overton was duly received and contents noted. I have inquired of the Express Company in regard to your trunk, they tell me that it will be safe to send the blankets in it. In regard to your jacket and vest, you merely told me to order them without saying how I was to send them or whether I was to pay for them. I have seen Doherty in regard to them and he can make them out of excellent cloth for $250 so they will be ready in a few days. I will wait until I hear from you before I ship any of the things, if you say so I can put both blankets \u0026 clothes in the trunk, let me hear immediately and I will attend to all with great pleasure. I should like very much to go over to see you, but cannot possibly do so, though I do not intend to remain here idle longer than the first of August. I am ashamed of it, will return to Lexington and remain there in camp first.","I have not seen Overton since the school closed. About two dozen of the boys are staying here. Speaking of the appointments, a good many of them surprised me, though I am very well satisfied with what I got, I don't care much however, you know kissing goes by favor. There are eight privates now in the first class, but it is my private belief that the Institute will not be in operation again until the was is over, although they have made arrangements to carry it on, books cloth and provisions an all wanting.","I am glad your Father did not suffer by the yankees. Mother lost absolutely every thing she had, and is now a refugee here, sick too, they not only stole all provision, and stock she had, but went about the house breaking up what they could find and then had the assurance to ask my sister if she could not furnish them with a snack of ham. Roller, if I am ever spared to get into yankee land, I will respect nothing but a woman's person, I'll break, pillage and plunder. My Mother, from living in luxury at home, is now\nforced to the necessity of borrowing a wagon to get home in, and I don't know what she is going to live on after she gets there.","Speaking of old \"23,\" she did [ro__] this time, if the appointments are permanent (which I doubt) but I am afraid Pat will not stand first, I think Davis will get him. Pat has been thinking too much of Miss Mollie, she will ruin him I am afraid, or rather has done so. I will write you a letter in a few days.","Sincerely, Your friend\nLawrence Royster\nAddress\nCare, Purcell, Ladd \u0026 Co.","Corps Cadets Camp on Intermediate Line\nNear Richmond Dec. 7th 1864","My Dear Roller,\nI am really ashamed at the idea of neglecting your letter for so long a time, but out here even I scarcely have time to write a letter, so busily are we occupied drilling and having dress parades. Soon after you were at Camp Lee, we moved to this place and it seems impossible, although we have procured the Almshouse for us to get away, we are anxiously expecting a furlough of two weeks to prepare etc. When we will be relieved from duty here I cannot say, we are daily expecting a fight on this line, certainly\nbefore the end of this week. They are making such a stir about our getting the building that I do not expect we will be able to study in peace after we do get there. The provisions and \"we officers\" have all been moved down ready for work but the much persecuted Corps has not been released from the Confederate Authorities yet. Not long since a foreign battalion was raised under Col. Tucker to be stationed in Columbia \u0026 Aiken SC as a garrison. A good many of our boys have accepted positions as Captains and Lieutenants, among them, several of the old class, also Duncan, Brockenbrough, James F., Dinwiddie, Barton, Penn and Tunstall. I came near going myself but concluded not to do so, and now I congratulate myself upon not going. I believe we intend to occupy the Alms House until the spring and then move to Lexington again. I am sure I cannot study much in Richmond, and now I have my fears concerning Calculus etc. as it would be more disgraceful than ever should I fail in that, oh! I do want that diploma so much. I have studied hard for two long years and now do not want to fail. We are to room by company, consequently our old room will greatly, to the regret of all parties, be broken up, Pizzini, Davis and myself being in different companies. With that\nexception I have as pleasant a room as I could desire. Stuart, Echols, Etheredge, Royster, Ridley R., James J., Jarratt \u0026 Peirce, the officers and non-commissioned of \"B\" Co. The house is an elegant building, much more than old barracks. We will also have to study on Saturday which I do not like much. That fine breakfast on Saturday will be knocked in the head then.","Ross \u0026 Echols desire to be remembered to you.","The John E. Roller papers include:\n\nCivil War era letters from cadet friends concerning life at VMI\nCivil War dispatches and telegrams that date from Roller's service with the Confederate States of America engineers, including one document signed by General Robert E. Lee\nOne scrapbook (circa 1910) that contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and other related information\nTwo photographs, one of Confederate soldier Lieutenant Colonel Samuel T. Walker (10th Virginia Infantry Regiment) and one of the Virginia Legislature Centennial Committee (1871)\nHolograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Cadet Norwood B. Randolph in 1870\nOther items","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and the upcoming inauguration of Jefferson Davis.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards Peter S. Roller's inability to supply General Francis H. Smith with hired or slave labor. Letter also includes a discussion of when John E. Roller should join the Army.","Written from VMI, Lexington, VIrginia. In the letter, John E. Roller submits a report concerning the theft of Commandant records.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter congratulates John E. Roller on his Army commission.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses examinations and mutual friends at VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards results of examinations and that Lawrence Royster is considering leaving VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic problems, uncertainty about staying at VMI, and mentions several recent graduates and cadets.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses rumors about deployment of cadets and cadets who have left VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academics, changes in faculty, and cadet life.","Written from Camp Stephens, Richmond, Virginia. Joseph B. Prince recently resigned from a teaching job at VMI to join the Army, but is disappointed in his Army position.","Written from Grassy Dale, Virginia. Letter reports news of fighting in the Shenandoah Valley between forces of General Breckinridge and General Sigel. The letter also mentions the Battle of New Market.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards Hunter's Raid and family news.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards travel to VMI's temporary headquarters at the Alms House in Richmond.","Correspondents include Richard L. Gray, Nannie Lewis, G. W. Berlin, and C. L. Hammond.","Includes dispatches, notes, and telegrams.","Letter regards receipt of recommendations.","Certifies Thomas Hubbard, born in Caswell County, North Carolina.","Dispatch reports on enemy strength.","Document requests for officer to be assigned at Weldon.","Written near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia. Regards enemy naval forces.","\"I have telegraphed Hampton to return to Richmond. Send for him. Young's brigade under Col. Wright cannot be far in advance of Richmond. Get your Cavalry together, aid it with the Infantry, and drive back enemy.\"","Scouting report.","Dispatch regards transportation for officer.","Dispatch regards a matter pending before the War Department.","Dispatch regards a personnel request.","Dispatch regards a request for ammunition.","Dispatch directs W. Brown to send forge to Dunlap's Crossing, Georgia.","Dispatch requests map of Dinwiddie, Virginia.","Dispatch requests \"all amputating sets on hand.\"","\"If you should receive an unintelligible signal dispatch from Gen. Beauregard tonight or in morning take no notice of it- it is sent for a purpose.\"","Dispatch explains that Mayo is too sick to attend court.","Dispatch conveys instructions and reprimand.","Dispatch regards troop movements.","Dispatch requests five dollar notes.","Scrapbook contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and related information.","Samuel T. Walker (1830-1863) served with the 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment and was killed in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia in May 1863.","Includes holograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Norwood B. Randolph in 1870, and other items.","Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Manuscripts stacks","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Roller, John E. (John Edwin), 1844-1917","Royster, Lawrence, 1841-1914","Overton, Archibald W. (Archibald Waller), 1845-1920","Prince, Joseph B. (Joseph Brown), 1844-1903","Randolph, Norwood B. (Norwood Beverley), 1849-1874","Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870","Flannagan, William W. (William Walker), 1843-1923","Walker, Samuel T., 1830-1863","Baldwin, Briscoe G. (Briscoe Gerard), 1828-1898","Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889","Smith, Francis H. 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Roller personal papers are avaliable \n\u003ca href=\"https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/1924\"\u003eonline\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Online Access"],"altformavail_tesim":["A portion of the John E. Roller personal papers are avaliable \nonline."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetter regards a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["Letter regards a meeting."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Edwin Roller was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on October 5, 1844 to Peter Samuel Roller and Frances Allebach. In the summer of 1861, although underage for service, he briefly served with Company I of the First Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States of America. On December 31, 1861, Roller entered VMI as a second classman and graduated in July 1863. He subsequently taught mathematics at VMI for a few months, and then was appointed as a 2nd Lieutenant, Company G, 2nd Confederate States Engineers in October 1863. He served as an engineer officer in the Army of Northern Virginia until the end of the Civil War, and was paroled at Appomattox, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter the War, Roller he studied law at the University of Virginia and practiced law in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He also served in the Virginia State Legislature and was a Brigadier General in the state militia. Roller was widely known in the Harrisonburg community as \"General Roller.\" He died in Harrisonburg on August 10, 1918.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Edwin Roller was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on October 5, 1844 to Peter Samuel Roller and Frances Allebach. In the summer of 1861, although underage for service, he briefly served with Company I of the First Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States of America. On December 31, 1861, Roller entered VMI as a second classman and graduated in July 1863. He subsequently taught mathematics at VMI for a few months, and then was appointed as a 2nd Lieutenant, Company G, 2nd Confederate States Engineers in October 1863. He served as an engineer officer in the Army of Northern Virginia until the end of the Civil War, and was paroled at Appomattox, Virginia.","After the War, Roller he studied law at the University of Virginia and practiced law in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He also served in the Virginia State Legislature and was a Brigadier General in the state militia. Roller was widely known in the Harrisonburg community as \"General Roller.\" He died in Harrisonburg on August 10, 1918."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNo. 28 V.M.I. Jan 24th 1862\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Parents,\u003cbr\u003e\nAs I could not finish on a half sheet I concluded I would commence on this as I had several things to write about yet. You enquired in your last about bedding. I have obtained a mattress and have plenty of cover. I put two of my blankets in my trunk in the arsenal because I did not need them. Only one trunk is allowed to a room and I had to send mine to the arsenal. I wish you had the big one at home, for I have not a thing in it. We are not allowed to go to town only on Saturday, when I will see about those slippers, though I think I can do without them very well. I wish I had kept a pair of citizens pants here as I could save my cadet pants very much by wearing them. But it is not worth while to try to send them to me now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI will try and make out with what I have now. Tell John Carpenter I still think of his promise. I wonder if George would not like to come here, there are several fellows here from the 1st regiment, who got off to come here and if George will come, I will try and get him an appointment. I should like it very much to have him here with me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYou want to know what arrangements they have that cadets are not allowed to come home in two years, I will try and send you a catalogue, so that you may see how it is. I have to study very hard but I like the place better every day. I made a \"perfect\" today. Remember me to Cousin A.B. and all my friends. I hope he will succeed well with his school. R.A. Crawford says I must remember him to A.B. and ask him if he received his \"Phonography.\" I wish you'd send me the Register every week. I do not get to see a paper here hardly and the Register would seem so familiar to me. If you see something really good in the Dispatch, I wish you would send that sometimes too. I wish you would send some soap, whenever you send me that studying gown. A piece or two of that old \"homemade\" would save some little money for soap is high here. But I must close this letter, as the mail box will soon be shut. Excuse it if you please, for it is badly connected, but that could not be helped for I had to write it whenever I had the chance. Write soon to me and give me the news. Much love to all and a kiss for \"brother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate son, J.E. Roller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI can't think of any name for brother yet. Tell me in your next what you think of calling him. I [seem] to have forgotten to mention to you that that it is rumored that the Cadets will be invited to Richmond the 22nd of Feb. to see Jeff Davis inaugurated, but it is not generally believed. I wish they would for it will be a grand sight and a great honor to witness the inauguration of what will be one of the greatest powers in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.E.Roller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStaunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nStaunton Aug. 25th 1862\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Son\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter to your ma was duly received. In reply to your inquiry about negroes for Genl. Smith, I know of none that can be hired or none that could be bought at this time. If I should hear of any I will write again. Had I known it a week earlier I think I could have gotten several men for him belonging to a party in Loudoun County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have not been to Harrisonburg since you wrote about the goods for Pantaloons, and as the season is so far advanced and as you have a prospect of getting other clothing for winter I have concluded not to buy it unless you think you shall need it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mt. Crawford company has been exchanged and I understand that Mr. Blackford has succeeded in getting quite a number of them to join his company. If you have a desire to join his company as first Lieutenant perhaps it would be the best thing you could do. I think it will be best for you to consult Genl. Smith about it. He knows best what your chances would be for a situation after [you graduate]. If you have to enter the service [missing word] it would be better to go into it [now] and get hardened to the service before the cold weather sets in. However, if Genl. Smith thinks you had better stay until you graduate, I shall say to Mr. Blackford as soon as I see him, I will say to him if he will have you appointed that you shall have the privilege of accepting it. I will write again as soon as I see him and let you know what the prospects are of you getting an appointment. George Carpenter could not get out of the army he being a conscript and no provisions being made by Congress for young men wishing to go to the Military Institution. I am though with the Dam and have the Mill running again.\u003cbr\u003e\nYours in haste, P.S. Roller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 18th 1863\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe following is a true statement of the facts with regard to my tour of O.D. on the 16th inst. and in connection with the removal of reports from the Commandant's office. I marched on O.D. at the usual time on Monday morning, and from that time until the recreation drum at 4 PM, I was either in Mr. Grigg's room, the Commandant's office, or in front of the Barracks (several hours spent either in section room, Mess Hall, or my own room), with the exceptions of the following times, viz.-- from 8-9 in Col. Williamson's section room, from 10-11 in Col. Preston's, from 12 to 1 in Col. Gilham's, and from 1-2 spent partly in Mess Hall and partly in room. I attended all C.P.s and looked up absentees and went in the Commandant's office frequently during the day\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSometime in the morning, I cannot state positively the precise time, though I think between 9 and 10 o'clock AM, upon entering the Commandant's office, I saw one of the fatigue sentinels standing at the desk, with a key in the keyhole. I did not see him have the desk open, nor did I see him have any reports. I remarked to him, \"What are you doing? Do you not know that you are responsible for those reports.\" He replied that he was not stealing reports, but that he just wanted to see if his key would fit the lock. I said nothing more, but turned around immediately and went out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 4 o'clock until E.P., I was in my room and went from there to Supper in the Mess Hall, after which I returned to my room (where I remained) until the Study Drum was beaten, when I went down to Mr. Grigg's room and remained there until 11 o'clock. And after spending 10 or 15 minutes in quieting noise, receiving reports of inspectors, seeing the sentinels challenge properly, I went to my room and retired for the night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI arose about 5 minutes to 7 o' clock and left my room about 15 minutes after and proceeded to Mr. Beckham's room to see some Engineering plates which he had, and from there went to Mess Hall to breakfast, being just in time to meet the corps as it was leaving the Hall. After B. I marched of O.D. and on enquiring of Mr. Shaw for the Guard Book was told that Major Ship had it and also that the reports had been removed, which was the first intimation I had rec'd of the fact. I know not even the slightest circumstance upon which to ground even a suspicion, except the above circumstance, but in justice I feel bound to say, that I could not give any positive evidence that the desk had been opened by him or whether his key fit the lock, and can conscientiously express the belief that he was not the one who removed the reports after E.P., or before E.P. \u0026amp; [?]. Hoping the\nabove may [prove] \u0026amp;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.E. Roller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI forgot to mention that about ten o'clock, seeing the Orderlies Delinquencies laying outside the desk, and knowing that I was responsible for them, I got Mr. Grigg's key and placed them in the desk. Mr. Shaw and two of sentinels were present at the time. I am unable to say how the books came there, and according to the best of my recollection. I saw them there after I saw Mr. Turner at the desk. I do not pretend to say that he placed them there, or that there were left there by the Com't. I merely make the statement and leave the inferences to be drawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nNov. 8th/63\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nAllow me to congratulate you upon your success in obtaining a commission. I want to follow your example. A commission is something I have been seeking, ever since we graduated, but all my efforts are unavailing. Will you inform me by what \"slight of hand\" you were so successful. Let me know all the minutiae, the letters you had \u0026amp; from whom \u0026amp; to whom they were addressed \u0026amp;\nthe political or rather military friends you employed. Present my kindest regards to Prince, with many wishes for your success \u0026amp; the hope you may do honor to my class (which you can do)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am Truly Yr. Friend \u0026amp; classmate\u003cbr\u003e\nW.W. Flannagan\u003cbr\u003e\nBox 610\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"V.M.I\" Jan. 6th '64\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter was a pleasant surprise. I did not expect it for some time to come, it was received however too late for me to reply by Thursday's mail, the mail is now always a day too late.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWell sir, I enter upon the deep and stormy waters of the Rubicon on tomorrow. I have labored up to this time as diligently as I could, but I never was now fearful of shipwreck before. I leave the result to fate, wherever she casts my lot, I will have to remain satisfied. I will write you the result however immediately it is known, if I should be thrown I will see you a short time after.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany thanks to you for your kind invitation to visit you as well as the ladies, it would afford me great pleasure, and if possible, I will accept it. Pizzini and myself are just enjoying the contents of two boxes, which \"that confounded packet\" has at last brought to hand, we wish so much that you were here to share it with us. Prince was out frolicking last night until 12 o'clock, so that I could not attend to your messages. This morning I gave him the letter and told him that I intended writing to you and would send any message he might desire, but he said nothing at all. I have delivered your message to Blum and Perkinson. Beckham left last Saturday for Staunton and carried your trunk with him as you directed, I suppose you have received it by this. Smith F. has not written the letter to his brother yet, as soon as he does, I will forward to you if he does not do so himself. I have heard nothing of Crawford since you left. Dick Chaffin was severely wounded in the recent fight near Covington, 'tis thought his leg will have to be amputated. I wish I could have received your letter in time to reply by Thursday's mail as I know you will expect an answer then. I have attended to your little affairs, no trouble I can assure you. If you have other business in this section, let me hear and I will also attend to that. Overton as well as all the occupants of No. 23 send their kindest regards. You will hear from me again by Monday or Tuesday next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I. Jan. 9th 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rubicon I think is crossed though I did not pass as good an examination as I desired, and have had the misfortune to be thrown in the third section, which is terrible, as you know that section is almost always deficient, though I am through yet I am disheartened at the idea of being that low. I stand only 37, which you know is very low, twenty-six were found deficient. I should like very much to join you and go to Charleston, but you know getting through is better than any thing else. If I should not stand a very good chance as June approaches, I shall resign and join you wherever you at all hazards. The idea of going into the last section has made me feel almost as badly as a deficiency, I can assure you. I hope that you will continue to write me after you leave for the army. I will take great pleasure in replying to you whenever it is in my power. I shall always be happy to hear from you. Sally Crawford has arrived. Pizzini passed a very good examination, made 3 on subject, was not questioned. The thought of being in that deficient section and thrown in June, takes away all the pleasure of getting through. I must close. Let me hear from you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nMonday Feb. 22nd 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the first holyday that has not found me on fatigue guard for some time past so I will take advantage of it by replying to your letter which was received on yesterday morning. The last account I had of you was that you were in Richmond, applying for an office in the Ordnance Department. I am glad to hear that you are busily engaged in your new department. Allow me to thank you most kindly for your wishes for my success here as well as the desire you expressed of having me with you in your new home. Your letter inspired me with an ardent desire to join you. Since you left I have been several times on the eve of resigning and going to Charleston. I was fortunate enough in January to pass an examination, while many others were thrown and had to resign or be sent home. But at the same time I was so unfortunate as to be thrown into the third section. Since then I have labored with unceasing fidelity, but it seems the harder I work, the worse marks I make. I thought Analytical Geometry was hard enough, but Description certainly surpasses it by far, on that subject I am totally in the dark. My low mark and imperfect recitation have discouraged me so much that I have lost all taste for study. I wrote home for advise on resigning, but they wrote back earnestly entreating me to remain until July. However I have no idea that I will take that advice, I may leave at any time. I may leave am\nexceedingly anxious to be with you, and I now promise, if I leave at any time, will join you. It is a struggle between life and death with me now, if I leave, I give up all hope of ever obtaining an education, and seeing you do so well, inspires me with new desire of finishing my education at the \"V.M.I.\" At the same time I am anxious to be with you. If I enter the service at all I shall not even think of applying for an office of any kind, I expect to be a private wherever I go. At the same time accept my most sincere thanks for your kindness in offering me the office of O.S. if you could get it and I would accept it. I would accept it with great pleasure. I\nsometimes give up all hope of passing, and then again think of remaining and taking my chances in June, so I do not know what to be at. I shall consult Spex in a day or two and will be guided very much by what he says; though very little confidence can be put in anything that he says on such a subject as that, I do not suppose he would tell me even what he thought, however I shall try him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince left here about one month ago, I heard since then that he was a Sergeant in the Engineers Corps, you seem to be the only successful one in your class. Grigg I hear is walking around loose in Petersburg. I am sure no one at the \"V.M.I.\" was glad at your leaving, indeed I heard some express their regret at it. Your old room is vacant. Sally Crawford and Lieut. Steptoe (new Sub) occupy No. 20 together, the former remains very quiet, is swelling on his bars and escorting the ladies home from church, etc. I do not know his qualifications as professor. The occupants of 23 all send their kindest regards. Pat Shafer has just come from the Hospital where he had been confined for several weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia, we thought at one time that he intended leaving us. Blum has been reinstated, but Spex refused to let him go on with the 2nd Class, so he has resigned, he\nsays he will accept a Sergeancy if you will give it to him. Capt. Whitwell\nhas recently returned from furlough accompanied by his lady, they are boarding at the Lexington Hotel. Miss Logan and Mr. Davidson were recently married also, the former I expect you know, a refugee from Winchester. What do you think of the recent law of Congress in regard to the Currency, taxes, etc? I am extremely glad that it will reduce the price of goods. The Steamer which has been as long on the way from Europe has recently arrived, but was destroyed for the goods falling into yankee hands, there were on board all the goods which we needed, the finest english gray cloth, etc. but unfortunately all were lost so I have given up on the idea of wearing a fine suit again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpex is still shipping indiscriminately, sometimes twelve or fifteen daily, rats are also reporting in numbers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatsy says he will accept an Orderly Sergeant's place if you will give it him, but he adds \"if he can do no better.\" Ross desires his kindest regards to you. I must close, though it is the 22nd, my time is limited. If I do leave, which I confidently expect to do, will write you immediately. I am anxious to be with you. I hope you will write me as often as possible, your letters will always be agreeable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am, as ever,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Sincere friend\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa. Mil. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 10th 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour last letter was received several days since and wishing to keep up a more regular correspondence between us, I answer your letter at the first opportunity and hope you will not delay writing a reply to this as long as you did my previous one, although your excuse for doing so was a good as well as a sufficient one. No news worthy of notice has taken place since last writing to you, but the old V.M.I still keeps up her notoriety for rumors and there are a thousand and one afloat about going on marches etc., which I would not like to enumerate, and were I so disposed, I think time and paper would fail me before I accomplished that end. But there is one which if true will wreck all the hopes I have been sustaining for the last six months and before which the pleasure of a long vacation will go \"glimmering like all things that were\": it is that no furloughs will be granted this summer and that our usual vacation of two months will either be spent in Gen. Lee's or Gen. Imboden's camp. This rumor is said to have good foundation, for those who were most interested were watching her with an eagle's eye and after having poised herself above the V.M.I. for some time during which many feathers were plucked from her wing, she was seen to direct her course toward Col. Preston's where she rested from his labors. There was another last week that we were going on a march and this one came from the direction of Gen. Smith's and with such force against barracks that some of her feathers are still visible on the stoops. Numerous others are afloat but as I said before to enumerate them would take more time than I have at my disposal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith regard to your inquiry about Prince, I have not heard from him since he left nor have I seen any one who has; but I reckon he is having a good time wherever he is as he always takes things easy. Crawford resigned a few weeks since and has again entered the army as a private; Col. John Ross has been appointed to fill his vacancy. Old Max studies as hard as ever and talks\nas much about being found [deficient], but I believe they would put him through even if he were deficient on account of his good conduct. He received a letter from you a few days since and says he will answer it soon. I am very glad you like my uncle as I expected you would. I think you estimate his services too highly when you say that he deserves more of the credit for the defense of Charleston tho' he has done a great deal towards it. I hardly ever hear from him except though you and therefore your letters\nare doubly acceptable. Give my best to him when you next see him. With best wishes for your future prosperity I remain,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYours truly, A.W. Overton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"V.M.I.\" April 21st 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour kind and interesting letter should have had a more speedy reply, but as the examination approaches, I am more and more busy every day. The Class has lost a great deal of time and consequently will not have so much to review in. We are now in the field surveying, have not yet finished Shades and Shadows. The weather has been during the past month colder than I have felt\nfor eight years even in the depth of winter. The mountains in sight are still covered with snow, and today is the only mild and clear day that we have had for over one month, and notwithstanding this we have not had fire since Christmas, and during the deep snows we had suspension of all duties for several days at a time. The cold was so severe that it was impossible to study, a great many went to bed in order to keep warm. This together with Col. Massie's sickness has thrown the 3rd class back very much, so now the hard work comes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince you left quite a change has taken place in the Faculty. Lt. Col. Ross has been appointed assistant Prof. Math 4th Class in your place; Sal Crawford received a commission in his old regiment and resigned about a month ago. Dr. Ross is Asst. prof French as well as Asst. Surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpex is still very fond of his \"reviews and parades.\" Not long since Gen. Rosser's Cavalry Brigade came through here and encamped about ten or twelve miles beyond Lexington, by Spex's invitation he reviewed the Corps and inspected the barracks. Several days afterwards, he presented the Corps with a flag captured in battle from 164th New York Regiment as a trophy; the\npresentation speech was very fine indeed, it took place under guard tree before a very large crowd. Scott Shipp received it and replied; his was also very good but he was very much excited though, however it was his first speech in public. After the ceremony was over the Cavalry made a charge in field in front of barracks to give us an idea of it. But the idea, Roller, of the Corps of Cadets receiving a trophy taken by our troops in the field from the yankees; it looked like saying, \"Well, you are too weak and afraid to do any thing of this yourselves, so we will make you a present of one,\" I feel that it is a disgrace to the Corps. The speaker alluded in such a touching manner to the precious blood which was spilt in taking it, and of the Col. falling in the charge. That night he invited the officers of the Institute and the 1st Class to attend a party at the house where he was staying, but as all could not attend, Spex allowed only the four Captains and Adjt. to go. Several days afterwards he invited Spex to review his\nbrigade, and the officers and 1st Class again to dine with him, which as many as could conveniently do so, very readily accepted of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI should like very much to enjoy those nice vegetables and fish you were speaking of, it certainly would be a great treat, especially when everything is so high and scarce, we are nearer starving here than ever before, a piece of beef frequently comes on the table for nine men which candidly speaking I could easily cover with one hand. If the school cannot be maintained on a better scale, I think they had as well close it. It is rumored and I partly believe it that instead of giving the Corps furlough next summer,\nwe are to be sent in a body to Gen. Lee's army. We have not had a march since December last, which I think I gave you an account of. Err this reaches you I imagine you will have received some news from the two grand armies on the Potomac, we are of opinion that it will be the greatest of the war up to this time. May Heaven give us the victory! Many thanks to you for your kind offer, it will be very acceptable. I will inform you immediately of the result of the examination after I know my fate, should I be unsuccessful will go directly from here to Charleston, so in your next letter write me what to equip myself with before leaving and what articles I can procure in Charleston as I do not want to carry more than is necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are now about fifty odd in the third class and I do not think Massie will pass more than twenty. I know he intends making a most \"awful rake.\" I must not neglect to tell you of the marriage of Miss Sanders (I suppose you remember her) to Capt. Contri an Italian on Gen. Morgan's staff. They say he is a very accomplished and gallant man, fought fourteen pitched battles in Europe, was in Crimean war etc., that is all I know however. They were here today. The Commandant's Office is now a reception room for all visitors, they are not allowed to come into barracks during study hours under any pretence whatever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow are you progressing with the ladies now or do you visit them at all? As for myself, I have long since abandoned all thoughts of them, scarcely even look at them, you know how fatal they are. I have many things to write, but it is almost 11 o'clock PM and this is the last chance I will have to write for sometime to come. Finished my day's survey in[--] rather earlier today or would not have had this [missing word]. Write me as often as you can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend,\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Hopkins who was here last year, after being confined in some Yankee prison for several months returned home and died two days after.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCamp Stevens- Richmond\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 3, 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour esteemed favor did not reach me as soon as it would, had I not been absent on duty when it reached Camp. I hope you will pardon the delay on that account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI must confess, I have been sadly disappointed in my calculations. When I resigned at the Institute, I was confident of a position in the Engineers. Alas! For the uncertainty of human expectations! I had thought very seriously of joining the Infantry, as a private, \u0026amp; but for the remonstrances of my parents, think I would have. There is little, well, I see none, chance of promotion in this service unless specially favored, which I have no right to expect. But I am not murmuring. I will be contented, if I only get through this struggle safe. It would afford you little interest, \u0026amp; cause me more mortification, to detail to you the many ways in which I have been\ndeceived. If I could only forget the many apparently bright prospects which have been offered me, I should feel at least condoled, but memory still sings out \"he, who tries to better a good condition, often renders it worse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour very kind offers in my behalf, I can assure you, are highly appreciated, \u0026amp; nothing would give me more pleasure than to be with you, I hope it may be so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWe are anxiously awaiting the result of the impending issue in Northern Virginia. I may say, in truth, never was so much anxiety manifested in any one battle. That we shall be victorious is my confident belief. We had some little excitement in this immediate locality last week, occasioned by the appearance of the enemy in some force at our positions [?] on the Pamunky. It turned out, however, to be a slight demonstration. Nothing else of special interest. Beckham \u0026amp; Boyd send their regards. Crawford has left the\nInstitute, he failed to get a detail. Write soon \u0026amp; let me know all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend,\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.B. Prince\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrassy Dale Va., May 17th 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Son,\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has now been two weeks since we heard from you, but we suppose you have written but owing to the Raiders destroying the Rail Roads around Richmond we have no mail communication with the South. Since I wrote to you from Charlottesville we have had an exciting time in the Valley. I heard at Charlottesville that the Yankee Genl. Sigel was advancing up the Valley. When I returned to Staunton I found Genl. John C. Breckinridge at that point with two Brigade of Infantry and 12 pieces of Artillery. They left Staunton on Friday last and encamped at Mt. Crawford that night and left early the next morning and encamped that night at Lacy Springs and commenced their march next (Sunday) morning at one o'clock and halted a little below Tenth Legion and remained in that position until Gen. Breckinridge had news from the front.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo get you to understand the situation of things I will go back several days and give you a History of Gen. Imboden's doings. Gen. Imboden found out that the yankees were advancing in three columns, one up the Page, one up the Hardy \u0026amp; Pendleton Valley, and the main force up our valley. Gen. Imboden by forced marches fell upon the column (all Cavalry) near Moorefield very\nunexpectedly, routed them completely, and pursued them within 6 or 7 miles of Romney, in this time capturing all their train which he had to destroy, having no horses to bring out the wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe then returned to the Valley traveling day \u0026amp; night, and only stopping long enough to graze his horses, and returned to the Valley in time to attack the column coming up the Page valley. Before Sigel's forces got up to New Market he attacked the column and utterly routed it, scattering it in the mountains and captured on Friday about 100 of them with about 200 fine cavalry horses. He attacked them on Friday night and on Saturday picked up the prisoners and would have gotten more but Sigel advanced and our forces had to fall back on this side of New Market, our men making a very stubborn resistance but was forced to fall back about 8 o'clock on Saturday night to a point 3 miles this side [of] New Market, the yankees having possession of the town during the night. This now gives you to understand the position of things and I will now commence where I left off with Gen. Breckinridge's troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen. Breckinridge advanced with his troops a little after day light and not wishing to be tedious he maneuvered his forces from one point to another until about 12 O'clock, when he attacked the enemy with his artillery. Having gotten the [heights] back of the town and after an artillery duel of perhaps one hour, the Cadets from Lexington with the 62 Regiment (Col. Smith's Regiment) charged one of the yank's Batteries. They captured it, but lost heavily, the cadets lost 5 killed and 39 wounded, some of them seriously, your friend Cary Watson Adjutant of the Battalion with Col. Shipp leading the Charge, they both came out safe except Col. Shipp had a slight scratch; Royster also came out unhurt. I give you a list of the killed. Cabell, W.H. McDowell, Crockett, C., Stanard, Jones H. It is said that Col. Gilham and Capt. Sims [Semmes] stayed in the rear where there was no danger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt was at this time that Gen. Breckinridge commenced pressing the enemy at every point and although they had two to our one we drove them from the field capturing five pieces of their Artillery, 111 prisoners and leaving nearly all of their killed and wounded upon the field and in order to make good their retreat burned the bridge over the river. An Officer reports to me today that Sigel is retreating to Winchester in great haste, reporting that we have 30,000 men while we had not more than 4,000 in the fight, our\nreserve having never been brought into action. Gen. Breckinridge's forces are [returning?] up the Valley, whether they go to reinforce Gen. Lee or go to some other point. I went down the Valley with General Breckinridge having gone down with him at his request and was with him most of the time during the fight. I came home last night having left New Market about 1 o'clock\nyesterday. We have had and will continue to have heavy fighting in Virginia, but of the final result no one doubts but we will be successful. We have driven them and at least [repulsed?] them at every point. We are all well. Write soon and often.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour father\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJosie sends her love, so do all the rest. I hope when I write again to be able to give you the glorious news that we have driven the yanks from Virginia soil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond July 28 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter sent by Overton was duly received and contents noted. I have inquired of the Express Company in regard to your trunk, they tell me that it will be safe to send the blankets in it. In regard to your jacket and vest, you merely told me to order them without saying how I was to send them or whether I was to pay for them. I have seen Doherty in regard to them and he can make them out of excellent cloth for $250 so they will be ready in a few days. I will wait until I hear from you before I ship any of the things, if you say so I can put both blankets \u0026amp; clothes in the trunk, let me hear immediately and I will attend to all with great pleasure. I should like very much to go over to see you, but cannot possibly do so, though I do not intend to remain here idle longer than the first of August. I am ashamed of it, will return to Lexington and remain there in camp first.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have not seen Overton since the school closed. About two dozen of the boys are staying here. Speaking of the appointments, a good many of them surprised me, though I am very well satisfied with what I got, I don't care much however, you know kissing goes by favor. There are eight privates now in the first class, but it is my private belief that the Institute will not be in operation again until the was is over, although they have made arrangements to carry it on, books cloth and provisions an all wanting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am glad your Father did not suffer by the yankees. Mother lost absolutely every thing she had, and is now a refugee here, sick too, they not only stole all provision, and stock she had, but went about the house breaking up what they could find and then had the assurance to ask my sister if she could not furnish them with a snack of ham. Roller, if I am ever spared to get into yankee land, I will respect nothing but a woman's person, I'll break, pillage and plunder. My Mother, from living in luxury at home, is now\nforced to the necessity of borrowing a wagon to get home in, and I don't know what she is going to live on after she gets there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of old \"23,\" she did [ro__] this time, if the appointments are permanent (which I doubt) but I am afraid Pat will not stand first, I think Davis will get him. Pat has been thinking too much of Miss Mollie, she will ruin him I am afraid, or rather has done so. I will write you a letter in a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSincerely, Your friend\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003cbr\u003e\nAddress\u003cbr\u003e\nCare, Purcell, Ladd \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorps Cadets Camp on Intermediate Line\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Richmond Dec. 7th 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am really ashamed at the idea of neglecting your letter for so long a time, but out here even I scarcely have time to write a letter, so busily are we occupied drilling and having dress parades. Soon after you were at Camp Lee, we moved to this place and it seems impossible, although we have procured the Almshouse for us to get away, we are anxiously expecting a furlough of two weeks to prepare etc. When we will be relieved from duty here I cannot say, we are daily expecting a fight on this line, certainly\nbefore the end of this week. They are making such a stir about our getting the building that I do not expect we will be able to study in peace after we do get there. The provisions and \"we officers\" have all been moved down ready for work but the much persecuted Corps has not been released from the Confederate Authorities yet. Not long since a foreign battalion was raised under Col. Tucker to be stationed in Columbia \u0026amp; Aiken SC as a garrison. A good many of our boys have accepted positions as Captains and Lieutenants, among them, several of the old class, also Duncan, Brockenbrough, James F., Dinwiddie, Barton, Penn and Tunstall. I came near going myself but concluded not to do so, and now I congratulate myself upon not going. I believe we intend to occupy the Alms House until the spring and then move to Lexington again. I am sure I cannot study much in Richmond, and now I have my fears concerning Calculus etc. as it would be more disgraceful than ever should I fail in that, oh! I do want that diploma so much. I have studied hard for two long years and now do not want to fail. We are to room by company, consequently our old room will greatly, to the regret of all parties, be broken up, Pizzini, Davis and myself being in different companies. With that\nexception I have as pleasant a room as I could desire. Stuart, Echols, Etheredge, Royster, Ridley R., James J., Jarratt \u0026amp; Peirce, the officers and non-commissioned of \"B\" Co. The house is an elegant building, much more than old barracks. We will also have to study on Saturday which I do not like much. That fine breakfast on Saturday will be knocked in the head then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoss \u0026amp; Echols desire to be remembered to you.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["No. 28 V.M.I. Jan 24th 1862","Dear Parents,\nAs I could not finish on a half sheet I concluded I would commence on this as I had several things to write about yet. You enquired in your last about bedding. I have obtained a mattress and have plenty of cover. I put two of my blankets in my trunk in the arsenal because I did not need them. Only one trunk is allowed to a room and I had to send mine to the arsenal. I wish you had the big one at home, for I have not a thing in it. We are not allowed to go to town only on Saturday, when I will see about those slippers, though I think I can do without them very well. I wish I had kept a pair of citizens pants here as I could save my cadet pants very much by wearing them. But it is not worth while to try to send them to me now.","I will try and make out with what I have now. Tell John Carpenter I still think of his promise. I wonder if George would not like to come here, there are several fellows here from the 1st regiment, who got off to come here and if George will come, I will try and get him an appointment. I should like it very much to have him here with me.","You want to know what arrangements they have that cadets are not allowed to come home in two years, I will try and send you a catalogue, so that you may see how it is. I have to study very hard but I like the place better every day. I made a \"perfect\" today. Remember me to Cousin A.B. and all my friends. I hope he will succeed well with his school. R.A. Crawford says I must remember him to A.B. and ask him if he received his \"Phonography.\" I wish you'd send me the Register every week. I do not get to see a paper here hardly and the Register would seem so familiar to me. If you see something really good in the Dispatch, I wish you would send that sometimes too. I wish you would send some soap, whenever you send me that studying gown. A piece or two of that old \"homemade\" would save some little money for soap is high here. But I must close this letter, as the mail box will soon be shut. Excuse it if you please, for it is badly connected, but that could not be helped for I had to write it whenever I had the chance. Write soon to me and give me the news. Much love to all and a kiss for \"brother.\"","Your affectionate son, J.E. Roller","I can't think of any name for brother yet. Tell me in your next what you think of calling him. I [seem] to have forgotten to mention to you that that it is rumored that the Cadets will be invited to Richmond the 22nd of Feb. to see Jeff Davis inaugurated, but it is not generally believed. I wish they would for it will be a grand sight and a great honor to witness the inauguration of what will be one of the greatest powers in the world.\nJ.E.Roller","Staunton, Va.\nStaunton Aug. 25th 1862","My Dear Son\nYour letter to your ma was duly received. In reply to your inquiry about negroes for Genl. Smith, I know of none that can be hired or none that could be bought at this time. If I should hear of any I will write again. Had I known it a week earlier I think I could have gotten several men for him belonging to a party in Loudoun County.","I have not been to Harrisonburg since you wrote about the goods for Pantaloons, and as the season is so far advanced and as you have a prospect of getting other clothing for winter I have concluded not to buy it unless you think you shall need it.","The Mt. Crawford company has been exchanged and I understand that Mr. Blackford has succeeded in getting quite a number of them to join his company. If you have a desire to join his company as first Lieutenant perhaps it would be the best thing you could do. I think it will be best for you to consult Genl. Smith about it. He knows best what your chances would be for a situation after [you graduate]. If you have to enter the service [missing word] it would be better to go into it [now] and get hardened to the service before the cold weather sets in. However, if Genl. Smith thinks you had better stay until you graduate, I shall say to Mr. Blackford as soon as I see him, I will say to him if he will have you appointed that you shall have the privilege of accepting it. I will write again as soon as I see him and let you know what the prospects are of you getting an appointment. George Carpenter could not get out of the army he being a conscript and no provisions being made by Congress for young men wishing to go to the Military Institution. I am though with the Dam and have the Mill running again.\nYours in haste, P.S. Roller","V.M. Institute\nMarch 18th 1863","The following is a true statement of the facts with regard to my tour of O.D. on the 16th inst. and in connection with the removal of reports from the Commandant's office. I marched on O.D. at the usual time on Monday morning, and from that time until the recreation drum at 4 PM, I was either in Mr. Grigg's room, the Commandant's office, or in front of the Barracks (several hours spent either in section room, Mess Hall, or my own room), with the exceptions of the following times, viz.-- from 8-9 in Col. Williamson's section room, from 10-11 in Col. Preston's, from 12 to 1 in Col. Gilham's, and from 1-2 spent partly in Mess Hall and partly in room. I attended all C.P.s and looked up absentees and went in the Commandant's office frequently during the day","Sometime in the morning, I cannot state positively the precise time, though I think between 9 and 10 o'clock AM, upon entering the Commandant's office, I saw one of the fatigue sentinels standing at the desk, with a key in the keyhole. I did not see him have the desk open, nor did I see him have any reports. I remarked to him, \"What are you doing? Do you not know that you are responsible for those reports.\" He replied that he was not stealing reports, but that he just wanted to see if his key would fit the lock. I said nothing more, but turned around immediately and went out.","From 4 o'clock until E.P., I was in my room and went from there to Supper in the Mess Hall, after which I returned to my room (where I remained) until the Study Drum was beaten, when I went down to Mr. Grigg's room and remained there until 11 o'clock. And after spending 10 or 15 minutes in quieting noise, receiving reports of inspectors, seeing the sentinels challenge properly, I went to my room and retired for the night.","I arose about 5 minutes to 7 o' clock and left my room about 15 minutes after and proceeded to Mr. Beckham's room to see some Engineering plates which he had, and from there went to Mess Hall to breakfast, being just in time to meet the corps as it was leaving the Hall. After B. I marched of O.D. and on enquiring of Mr. Shaw for the Guard Book was told that Major Ship had it and also that the reports had been removed, which was the first intimation I had rec'd of the fact. I know not even the slightest circumstance upon which to ground even a suspicion, except the above circumstance, but in justice I feel bound to say, that I could not give any positive evidence that the desk had been opened by him or whether his key fit the lock, and can conscientiously express the belief that he was not the one who removed the reports after E.P., or before E.P. \u0026 [?]. Hoping the\nabove may [prove] \u0026.","J.E. Roller","I forgot to mention that about ten o'clock, seeing the Orderlies Delinquencies laying outside the desk, and knowing that I was responsible for them, I got Mr. Grigg's key and placed them in the desk. Mr. Shaw and two of sentinels were present at the time. I am unable to say how the books came there, and according to the best of my recollection. I saw them there after I saw Mr. Turner at the desk. I do not pretend to say that he placed them there, or that there were left there by the Com't. I merely make the statement and leave the inferences to be drawn.","Richmond, Va.\nNov. 8th/63","Dear Roller,\nAllow me to congratulate you upon your success in obtaining a commission. I want to follow your example. A commission is something I have been seeking, ever since we graduated, but all my efforts are unavailing. Will you inform me by what \"slight of hand\" you were so successful. Let me know all the minutiae, the letters you had \u0026 from whom \u0026 to whom they were addressed \u0026\nthe political or rather military friends you employed. Present my kindest regards to Prince, with many wishes for your success \u0026 the hope you may do honor to my class (which you can do)","I am Truly Yr. Friend \u0026 classmate\nW.W. Flannagan\nBox 610","\"V.M.I\" Jan. 6th '64","Dear Roller,\nYour letter was a pleasant surprise. I did not expect it for some time to come, it was received however too late for me to reply by Thursday's mail, the mail is now always a day too late.","Well sir, I enter upon the deep and stormy waters of the Rubicon on tomorrow. I have labored up to this time as diligently as I could, but I never was now fearful of shipwreck before. I leave the result to fate, wherever she casts my lot, I will have to remain satisfied. I will write you the result however immediately it is known, if I should be thrown I will see you a short time after.","Many thanks to you for your kind invitation to visit you as well as the ladies, it would afford me great pleasure, and if possible, I will accept it. Pizzini and myself are just enjoying the contents of two boxes, which \"that confounded packet\" has at last brought to hand, we wish so much that you were here to share it with us. Prince was out frolicking last night until 12 o'clock, so that I could not attend to your messages. This morning I gave him the letter and told him that I intended writing to you and would send any message he might desire, but he said nothing at all. I have delivered your message to Blum and Perkinson. Beckham left last Saturday for Staunton and carried your trunk with him as you directed, I suppose you have received it by this. Smith F. has not written the letter to his brother yet, as soon as he does, I will forward to you if he does not do so himself. I have heard nothing of Crawford since you left. Dick Chaffin was severely wounded in the recent fight near Covington, 'tis thought his leg will have to be amputated. I wish I could have received your letter in time to reply by Thursday's mail as I know you will expect an answer then. I have attended to your little affairs, no trouble I can assure you. If you have other business in this section, let me hear and I will also attend to that. Overton as well as all the occupants of No. 23 send their kindest regards. You will hear from me again by Monday or Tuesday next.","Your sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","V.M.I. Jan. 9th 1864","My dear Roller,\nThe Rubicon I think is crossed though I did not pass as good an examination as I desired, and have had the misfortune to be thrown in the third section, which is terrible, as you know that section is almost always deficient, though I am through yet I am disheartened at the idea of being that low. I stand only 37, which you know is very low, twenty-six were found deficient. I should like very much to join you and go to Charleston, but you know getting through is better than any thing else. If I should not stand a very good chance as June approaches, I shall resign and join you wherever you at all hazards. The idea of going into the last section has made me feel almost as badly as a deficiency, I can assure you. I hope that you will continue to write me after you leave for the army. I will take great pleasure in replying to you whenever it is in my power. I shall always be happy to hear from you. Sally Crawford has arrived. Pizzini passed a very good examination, made 3 on subject, was not questioned. The thought of being in that deficient section and thrown in June, takes away all the pleasure of getting through. I must close. Let me hear from you.","Your sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","V.M.Institute\nMonday Feb. 22nd 1864","My dear Roller,\nThis is the first holyday that has not found me on fatigue guard for some time past so I will take advantage of it by replying to your letter which was received on yesterday morning. The last account I had of you was that you were in Richmond, applying for an office in the Ordnance Department. I am glad to hear that you are busily engaged in your new department. Allow me to thank you most kindly for your wishes for my success here as well as the desire you expressed of having me with you in your new home. Your letter inspired me with an ardent desire to join you. Since you left I have been several times on the eve of resigning and going to Charleston. I was fortunate enough in January to pass an examination, while many others were thrown and had to resign or be sent home. But at the same time I was so unfortunate as to be thrown into the third section. Since then I have labored with unceasing fidelity, but it seems the harder I work, the worse marks I make. I thought Analytical Geometry was hard enough, but Description certainly surpasses it by far, on that subject I am totally in the dark. My low mark and imperfect recitation have discouraged me so much that I have lost all taste for study. I wrote home for advise on resigning, but they wrote back earnestly entreating me to remain until July. However I have no idea that I will take that advice, I may leave at any time. I may leave am\nexceedingly anxious to be with you, and I now promise, if I leave at any time, will join you. It is a struggle between life and death with me now, if I leave, I give up all hope of ever obtaining an education, and seeing you do so well, inspires me with new desire of finishing my education at the \"V.M.I.\" At the same time I am anxious to be with you. If I enter the service at all I shall not even think of applying for an office of any kind, I expect to be a private wherever I go. At the same time accept my most sincere thanks for your kindness in offering me the office of O.S. if you could get it and I would accept it. I would accept it with great pleasure. I\nsometimes give up all hope of passing, and then again think of remaining and taking my chances in June, so I do not know what to be at. I shall consult Spex in a day or two and will be guided very much by what he says; though very little confidence can be put in anything that he says on such a subject as that, I do not suppose he would tell me even what he thought, however I shall try him.","Prince left here about one month ago, I heard since then that he was a Sergeant in the Engineers Corps, you seem to be the only successful one in your class. Grigg I hear is walking around loose in Petersburg. I am sure no one at the \"V.M.I.\" was glad at your leaving, indeed I heard some express their regret at it. Your old room is vacant. Sally Crawford and Lieut. Steptoe (new Sub) occupy No. 20 together, the former remains very quiet, is swelling on his bars and escorting the ladies home from church, etc. I do not know his qualifications as professor. The occupants of 23 all send their kindest regards. Pat Shafer has just come from the Hospital where he had been confined for several weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia, we thought at one time that he intended leaving us. Blum has been reinstated, but Spex refused to let him go on with the 2nd Class, so he has resigned, he\nsays he will accept a Sergeancy if you will give it to him. Capt. Whitwell\nhas recently returned from furlough accompanied by his lady, they are boarding at the Lexington Hotel. Miss Logan and Mr. Davidson were recently married also, the former I expect you know, a refugee from Winchester. What do you think of the recent law of Congress in regard to the Currency, taxes, etc? I am extremely glad that it will reduce the price of goods. The Steamer which has been as long on the way from Europe has recently arrived, but was destroyed for the goods falling into yankee hands, there were on board all the goods which we needed, the finest english gray cloth, etc. but unfortunately all were lost so I have given up on the idea of wearing a fine suit again.","Spex is still shipping indiscriminately, sometimes twelve or fifteen daily, rats are also reporting in numbers.","Patsy says he will accept an Orderly Sergeant's place if you will give it him, but he adds \"if he can do no better.\" Ross desires his kindest regards to you. I must close, though it is the 22nd, my time is limited. If I do leave, which I confidently expect to do, will write you immediately. I am anxious to be with you. I hope you will write me as often as possible, your letters will always be agreeable.","I am, as ever,\nYour Sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","Va. Mil. Institute\nApril 10th 1864","Dear Roller,\nYour last letter was received several days since and wishing to keep up a more regular correspondence between us, I answer your letter at the first opportunity and hope you will not delay writing a reply to this as long as you did my previous one, although your excuse for doing so was a good as well as a sufficient one. No news worthy of notice has taken place since last writing to you, but the old V.M.I still keeps up her notoriety for rumors and there are a thousand and one afloat about going on marches etc., which I would not like to enumerate, and were I so disposed, I think time and paper would fail me before I accomplished that end. But there is one which if true will wreck all the hopes I have been sustaining for the last six months and before which the pleasure of a long vacation will go \"glimmering like all things that were\": it is that no furloughs will be granted this summer and that our usual vacation of two months will either be spent in Gen. Lee's or Gen. Imboden's camp. This rumor is said to have good foundation, for those who were most interested were watching her with an eagle's eye and after having poised herself above the V.M.I. for some time during which many feathers were plucked from her wing, she was seen to direct her course toward Col. Preston's where she rested from his labors. There was another last week that we were going on a march and this one came from the direction of Gen. Smith's and with such force against barracks that some of her feathers are still visible on the stoops. Numerous others are afloat but as I said before to enumerate them would take more time than I have at my disposal.","With regard to your inquiry about Prince, I have not heard from him since he left nor have I seen any one who has; but I reckon he is having a good time wherever he is as he always takes things easy. Crawford resigned a few weeks since and has again entered the army as a private; Col. John Ross has been appointed to fill his vacancy. Old Max studies as hard as ever and talks\nas much about being found [deficient], but I believe they would put him through even if he were deficient on account of his good conduct. He received a letter from you a few days since and says he will answer it soon. I am very glad you like my uncle as I expected you would. I think you estimate his services too highly when you say that he deserves more of the credit for the defense of Charleston tho' he has done a great deal towards it. I hardly ever hear from him except though you and therefore your letters\nare doubly acceptable. Give my best to him when you next see him. With best wishes for your future prosperity I remain,","Yours truly, A.W. Overton","\"V.M.I.\" April 21st 1864","My Dear Roller,\nYour kind and interesting letter should have had a more speedy reply, but as the examination approaches, I am more and more busy every day. The Class has lost a great deal of time and consequently will not have so much to review in. We are now in the field surveying, have not yet finished Shades and Shadows. The weather has been during the past month colder than I have felt\nfor eight years even in the depth of winter. The mountains in sight are still covered with snow, and today is the only mild and clear day that we have had for over one month, and notwithstanding this we have not had fire since Christmas, and during the deep snows we had suspension of all duties for several days at a time. The cold was so severe that it was impossible to study, a great many went to bed in order to keep warm. This together with Col. Massie's sickness has thrown the 3rd class back very much, so now the hard work comes.","Since you left quite a change has taken place in the Faculty. Lt. Col. Ross has been appointed assistant Prof. Math 4th Class in your place; Sal Crawford received a commission in his old regiment and resigned about a month ago. Dr. Ross is Asst. prof French as well as Asst. Surgeon.","Spex is still very fond of his \"reviews and parades.\" Not long since Gen. Rosser's Cavalry Brigade came through here and encamped about ten or twelve miles beyond Lexington, by Spex's invitation he reviewed the Corps and inspected the barracks. Several days afterwards, he presented the Corps with a flag captured in battle from 164th New York Regiment as a trophy; the\npresentation speech was very fine indeed, it took place under guard tree before a very large crowd. Scott Shipp received it and replied; his was also very good but he was very much excited though, however it was his first speech in public. After the ceremony was over the Cavalry made a charge in field in front of barracks to give us an idea of it. But the idea, Roller, of the Corps of Cadets receiving a trophy taken by our troops in the field from the yankees; it looked like saying, \"Well, you are too weak and afraid to do any thing of this yourselves, so we will make you a present of one,\" I feel that it is a disgrace to the Corps. The speaker alluded in such a touching manner to the precious blood which was spilt in taking it, and of the Col. falling in the charge. That night he invited the officers of the Institute and the 1st Class to attend a party at the house where he was staying, but as all could not attend, Spex allowed only the four Captains and Adjt. to go. Several days afterwards he invited Spex to review his\nbrigade, and the officers and 1st Class again to dine with him, which as many as could conveniently do so, very readily accepted of.","I should like very much to enjoy those nice vegetables and fish you were speaking of, it certainly would be a great treat, especially when everything is so high and scarce, we are nearer starving here than ever before, a piece of beef frequently comes on the table for nine men which candidly speaking I could easily cover with one hand. If the school cannot be maintained on a better scale, I think they had as well close it. It is rumored and I partly believe it that instead of giving the Corps furlough next summer,\nwe are to be sent in a body to Gen. Lee's army. We have not had a march since December last, which I think I gave you an account of. Err this reaches you I imagine you will have received some news from the two grand armies on the Potomac, we are of opinion that it will be the greatest of the war up to this time. May Heaven give us the victory! Many thanks to you for your kind offer, it will be very acceptable. I will inform you immediately of the result of the examination after I know my fate, should I be unsuccessful will go directly from here to Charleston, so in your next letter write me what to equip myself with before leaving and what articles I can procure in Charleston as I do not want to carry more than is necessary.","There are now about fifty odd in the third class and I do not think Massie will pass more than twenty. I know he intends making a most \"awful rake.\" I must not neglect to tell you of the marriage of Miss Sanders (I suppose you remember her) to Capt. Contri an Italian on Gen. Morgan's staff. They say he is a very accomplished and gallant man, fought fourteen pitched battles in Europe, was in Crimean war etc., that is all I know however. They were here today. The Commandant's Office is now a reception room for all visitors, they are not allowed to come into barracks during study hours under any pretence whatever.","How are you progressing with the ladies now or do you visit them at all? As for myself, I have long since abandoned all thoughts of them, scarcely even look at them, you know how fatal they are. I have many things to write, but it is almost 11 o'clock PM and this is the last chance I will have to write for sometime to come. Finished my day's survey in[--] rather earlier today or would not have had this [missing word]. Write me as often as you can.","Your sincere friend,\nLawrence Royster","Sam Hopkins who was here last year, after being confined in some Yankee prison for several months returned home and died two days after.","Camp Stevens- Richmond\nMay 3, 1864","Dear Roller,\nYour esteemed favor did not reach me as soon as it would, had I not been absent on duty when it reached Camp. I hope you will pardon the delay on that account.","I must confess, I have been sadly disappointed in my calculations. When I resigned at the Institute, I was confident of a position in the Engineers. Alas! For the uncertainty of human expectations! I had thought very seriously of joining the Infantry, as a private, \u0026 but for the remonstrances of my parents, think I would have. There is little, well, I see none, chance of promotion in this service unless specially favored, which I have no right to expect. But I am not murmuring. I will be contented, if I only get through this struggle safe. It would afford you little interest, \u0026 cause me more mortification, to detail to you the many ways in which I have been\ndeceived. If I could only forget the many apparently bright prospects which have been offered me, I should feel at least condoled, but memory still sings out \"he, who tries to better a good condition, often renders it worse.\"","Your very kind offers in my behalf, I can assure you, are highly appreciated, \u0026 nothing would give me more pleasure than to be with you, I hope it may be so.","We are anxiously awaiting the result of the impending issue in Northern Virginia. I may say, in truth, never was so much anxiety manifested in any one battle. That we shall be victorious is my confident belief. We had some little excitement in this immediate locality last week, occasioned by the appearance of the enemy in some force at our positions [?] on the Pamunky. It turned out, however, to be a slight demonstration. Nothing else of special interest. Beckham \u0026 Boyd send their regards. Crawford has left the\nInstitute, he failed to get a detail. Write soon \u0026 let me know all.","Your sincere friend,\nJ.B. Prince","Grassy Dale Va., May 17th 1864","My Dear Son,\nIt has now been two weeks since we heard from you, but we suppose you have written but owing to the Raiders destroying the Rail Roads around Richmond we have no mail communication with the South. Since I wrote to you from Charlottesville we have had an exciting time in the Valley. I heard at Charlottesville that the Yankee Genl. Sigel was advancing up the Valley. When I returned to Staunton I found Genl. John C. Breckinridge at that point with two Brigade of Infantry and 12 pieces of Artillery. They left Staunton on Friday last and encamped at Mt. Crawford that night and left early the next morning and encamped that night at Lacy Springs and commenced their march next (Sunday) morning at one o'clock and halted a little below Tenth Legion and remained in that position until Gen. Breckinridge had news from the front.","To get you to understand the situation of things I will go back several days and give you a History of Gen. Imboden's doings. Gen. Imboden found out that the yankees were advancing in three columns, one up the Page, one up the Hardy \u0026 Pendleton Valley, and the main force up our valley. Gen. Imboden by forced marches fell upon the column (all Cavalry) near Moorefield very\nunexpectedly, routed them completely, and pursued them within 6 or 7 miles of Romney, in this time capturing all their train which he had to destroy, having no horses to bring out the wagon.","He then returned to the Valley traveling day \u0026 night, and only stopping long enough to graze his horses, and returned to the Valley in time to attack the column coming up the Page valley. Before Sigel's forces got up to New Market he attacked the column and utterly routed it, scattering it in the mountains and captured on Friday about 100 of them with about 200 fine cavalry horses. He attacked them on Friday night and on Saturday picked up the prisoners and would have gotten more but Sigel advanced and our forces had to fall back on this side of New Market, our men making a very stubborn resistance but was forced to fall back about 8 o'clock on Saturday night to a point 3 miles this side [of] New Market, the yankees having possession of the town during the night. This now gives you to understand the position of things and I will now commence where I left off with Gen. Breckinridge's troops.","Gen. Breckinridge advanced with his troops a little after day light and not wishing to be tedious he maneuvered his forces from one point to another until about 12 O'clock, when he attacked the enemy with his artillery. Having gotten the [heights] back of the town and after an artillery duel of perhaps one hour, the Cadets from Lexington with the 62 Regiment (Col. Smith's Regiment) charged one of the yank's Batteries. They captured it, but lost heavily, the cadets lost 5 killed and 39 wounded, some of them seriously, your friend Cary Watson Adjutant of the Battalion with Col. Shipp leading the Charge, they both came out safe except Col. Shipp had a slight scratch; Royster also came out unhurt. I give you a list of the killed. Cabell, W.H. McDowell, Crockett, C., Stanard, Jones H. It is said that Col. Gilham and Capt. Sims [Semmes] stayed in the rear where there was no danger.","It was at this time that Gen. Breckinridge commenced pressing the enemy at every point and although they had two to our one we drove them from the field capturing five pieces of their Artillery, 111 prisoners and leaving nearly all of their killed and wounded upon the field and in order to make good their retreat burned the bridge over the river. An Officer reports to me today that Sigel is retreating to Winchester in great haste, reporting that we have 30,000 men while we had not more than 4,000 in the fight, our\nreserve having never been brought into action. Gen. Breckinridge's forces are [returning?] up the Valley, whether they go to reinforce Gen. Lee or go to some other point. I went down the Valley with General Breckinridge having gone down with him at his request and was with him most of the time during the fight. I came home last night having left New Market about 1 o'clock\nyesterday. We have had and will continue to have heavy fighting in Virginia, but of the final result no one doubts but we will be successful. We have driven them and at least [repulsed?] them at every point. We are all well. Write soon and often.","Your father","Josie sends her love, so do all the rest. I hope when I write again to be able to give you the glorious news that we have driven the yanks from Virginia soil.","Richmond July 28 1864","My Dear Roller,\nYour letter sent by Overton was duly received and contents noted. I have inquired of the Express Company in regard to your trunk, they tell me that it will be safe to send the blankets in it. In regard to your jacket and vest, you merely told me to order them without saying how I was to send them or whether I was to pay for them. I have seen Doherty in regard to them and he can make them out of excellent cloth for $250 so they will be ready in a few days. I will wait until I hear from you before I ship any of the things, if you say so I can put both blankets \u0026 clothes in the trunk, let me hear immediately and I will attend to all with great pleasure. I should like very much to go over to see you, but cannot possibly do so, though I do not intend to remain here idle longer than the first of August. I am ashamed of it, will return to Lexington and remain there in camp first.","I have not seen Overton since the school closed. About two dozen of the boys are staying here. Speaking of the appointments, a good many of them surprised me, though I am very well satisfied with what I got, I don't care much however, you know kissing goes by favor. There are eight privates now in the first class, but it is my private belief that the Institute will not be in operation again until the was is over, although they have made arrangements to carry it on, books cloth and provisions an all wanting.","I am glad your Father did not suffer by the yankees. Mother lost absolutely every thing she had, and is now a refugee here, sick too, they not only stole all provision, and stock she had, but went about the house breaking up what they could find and then had the assurance to ask my sister if she could not furnish them with a snack of ham. Roller, if I am ever spared to get into yankee land, I will respect nothing but a woman's person, I'll break, pillage and plunder. My Mother, from living in luxury at home, is now\nforced to the necessity of borrowing a wagon to get home in, and I don't know what she is going to live on after she gets there.","Speaking of old \"23,\" she did [ro__] this time, if the appointments are permanent (which I doubt) but I am afraid Pat will not stand first, I think Davis will get him. Pat has been thinking too much of Miss Mollie, she will ruin him I am afraid, or rather has done so. I will write you a letter in a few days.","Sincerely, Your friend\nLawrence Royster\nAddress\nCare, Purcell, Ladd \u0026 Co.","Corps Cadets Camp on Intermediate Line\nNear Richmond Dec. 7th 1864","My Dear Roller,\nI am really ashamed at the idea of neglecting your letter for so long a time, but out here even I scarcely have time to write a letter, so busily are we occupied drilling and having dress parades. Soon after you were at Camp Lee, we moved to this place and it seems impossible, although we have procured the Almshouse for us to get away, we are anxiously expecting a furlough of two weeks to prepare etc. When we will be relieved from duty here I cannot say, we are daily expecting a fight on this line, certainly\nbefore the end of this week. They are making such a stir about our getting the building that I do not expect we will be able to study in peace after we do get there. The provisions and \"we officers\" have all been moved down ready for work but the much persecuted Corps has not been released from the Confederate Authorities yet. Not long since a foreign battalion was raised under Col. Tucker to be stationed in Columbia \u0026 Aiken SC as a garrison. A good many of our boys have accepted positions as Captains and Lieutenants, among them, several of the old class, also Duncan, Brockenbrough, James F., Dinwiddie, Barton, Penn and Tunstall. I came near going myself but concluded not to do so, and now I congratulate myself upon not going. I believe we intend to occupy the Alms House until the spring and then move to Lexington again. I am sure I cannot study much in Richmond, and now I have my fears concerning Calculus etc. as it would be more disgraceful than ever should I fail in that, oh! I do want that diploma so much. I have studied hard for two long years and now do not want to fail. We are to room by company, consequently our old room will greatly, to the regret of all parties, be broken up, Pizzini, Davis and myself being in different companies. With that\nexception I have as pleasant a room as I could desire. Stuart, Echols, Etheredge, Royster, Ridley R., James J., Jarratt \u0026 Peirce, the officers and non-commissioned of \"B\" Co. The house is an elegant building, much more than old barracks. We will also have to study on Saturday which I do not like much. That fine breakfast on Saturday will be knocked in the head then.","Ross \u0026 Echols desire to be remembered to you."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn E. Roller personal papers, 1862-1910. MS 0171. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["John E. Roller personal papers, 1862-1910. MS 0171. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe John E. Roller papers include:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil War era letters from cadet friends concerning life at VMI\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil War dispatches and telegrams that date from Roller's service with the Confederate States of America engineers, including one document signed by General Robert E. Lee\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne scrapbook (circa 1910) that contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and other related information\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo photographs, one of Confederate soldier Lieutenant Colonel Samuel T. Walker (10th Virginia Infantry Regiment) and one of the Virginia Legislature Centennial Committee (1871)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Cadet Norwood B. Randolph in 1870\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther items\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and the upcoming inauguration of Jefferson Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards Peter S. Roller's inability to supply General Francis H. Smith with hired or slave labor. Letter also includes a discussion of when John E. Roller should join the Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, VIrginia. In the letter, John E. Roller submits a report concerning the theft of Commandant records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Richmond, Virginia. Letter congratulates John E. Roller on his Army commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses examinations and mutual friends at VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards results of examinations and that Lawrence Royster is considering leaving VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic problems, uncertainty about staying at VMI, and mentions several recent graduates and cadets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses rumors about deployment of cadets and cadets who have left VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academics, changes in faculty, and cadet life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Camp Stephens, Richmond, Virginia. Joseph B. Prince recently resigned from a teaching job at VMI to join the Army, but is disappointed in his Army position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Grassy Dale, Virginia. Letter reports news of fighting in the Shenandoah Valley between forces of General Breckinridge and General Sigel. The letter also mentions the Battle of New Market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards Hunter's Raid and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards travel to VMI's temporary headquarters at the Alms House in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include Richard L. Gray, Nannie Lewis, G. W. Berlin, and C. L. Hammond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes dispatches, notes, and telegrams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards receipt of recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertifies Thomas Hubbard, born in Caswell County, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch reports on enemy strength.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument requests for officer to be assigned at Weldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia. Regards enemy naval forces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I have telegraphed Hampton to return to Richmond. Send for him. Young's brigade under Col. Wright cannot be far in advance of Richmond. Get your Cavalry together, aid it with the Infantry, and drive back enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScouting report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards transportation for officer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards a matter pending before the War Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards a personnel request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards a request for ammunition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch directs W. Brown to send forge to Dunlap's Crossing, Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch requests map of Dinwiddie, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch requests \"all amputating sets on hand.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"If you should receive an unintelligible signal dispatch from Gen. Beauregard tonight or in morning take no notice of it- it is sent for a purpose.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch explains that Mayo is too sick to attend court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch conveys instructions and reprimand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch requests five dollar notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and related information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel T. Walker (1830-1863) served with the 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment and was killed in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia in May 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes holograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Norwood B. 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Roller papers include:\n\nCivil War era letters from cadet friends concerning life at VMI\nCivil War dispatches and telegrams that date from Roller's service with the Confederate States of America engineers, including one document signed by General Robert E. Lee\nOne scrapbook (circa 1910) that contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and other related information\nTwo photographs, one of Confederate soldier Lieutenant Colonel Samuel T. Walker (10th Virginia Infantry Regiment) and one of the Virginia Legislature Centennial Committee (1871)\nHolograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Cadet Norwood B. Randolph in 1870\nOther items","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and the upcoming inauguration of Jefferson Davis.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards Peter S. Roller's inability to supply General Francis H. Smith with hired or slave labor. Letter also includes a discussion of when John E. Roller should join the Army.","Written from VMI, Lexington, VIrginia. In the letter, John E. Roller submits a report concerning the theft of Commandant records.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter congratulates John E. Roller on his Army commission.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses examinations and mutual friends at VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards results of examinations and that Lawrence Royster is considering leaving VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic problems, uncertainty about staying at VMI, and mentions several recent graduates and cadets.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses rumors about deployment of cadets and cadets who have left VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academics, changes in faculty, and cadet life.","Written from Camp Stephens, Richmond, Virginia. Joseph B. Prince recently resigned from a teaching job at VMI to join the Army, but is disappointed in his Army position.","Written from Grassy Dale, Virginia. Letter reports news of fighting in the Shenandoah Valley between forces of General Breckinridge and General Sigel. The letter also mentions the Battle of New Market.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards Hunter's Raid and family news.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards travel to VMI's temporary headquarters at the Alms House in Richmond.","Correspondents include Richard L. Gray, Nannie Lewis, G. W. Berlin, and C. L. Hammond.","Includes dispatches, notes, and telegrams.","Letter regards receipt of recommendations.","Certifies Thomas Hubbard, born in Caswell County, North Carolina.","Dispatch reports on enemy strength.","Document requests for officer to be assigned at Weldon.","Written near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia. Regards enemy naval forces.","\"I have telegraphed Hampton to return to Richmond. Send for him. Young's brigade under Col. Wright cannot be far in advance of Richmond. Get your Cavalry together, aid it with the Infantry, and drive back enemy.\"","Scouting report.","Dispatch regards transportation for officer.","Dispatch regards a matter pending before the War Department.","Dispatch regards a personnel request.","Dispatch regards a request for ammunition.","Dispatch directs W. Brown to send forge to Dunlap's Crossing, Georgia.","Dispatch requests map of Dinwiddie, Virginia.","Dispatch requests \"all amputating sets on hand.\"","\"If you should receive an unintelligible signal dispatch from Gen. Beauregard tonight or in morning take no notice of it- it is sent for a purpose.\"","Dispatch explains that Mayo is too sick to attend court.","Dispatch conveys instructions and reprimand.","Dispatch regards troop movements.","Dispatch requests five dollar notes.","Scrapbook contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and related information.","Samuel T. Walker (1830-1863) served with the 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment and was killed in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia in May 1863.","Includes holograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Norwood B. Randolph in 1870, and other items."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_f2f300e6a65eb15ef679809bd4051c3f\"\u003eManuscripts stacks\u003c/physloc\u003e\n    "],"physloc_tesim":["Manuscripts stacks"],"corpname_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives"],"persname_ssim":["Roller, John E. (John Edwin), 1844-1917","Royster, Lawrence, 1841-1914","Overton, Archibald W. (Archibald Waller), 1845-1920","Prince, Joseph B. (Joseph Brown), 1844-1903","Randolph, Norwood B. (Norwood Beverley), 1849-1874","Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870","Flannagan, William W. (William Walker), 1843-1923","Walker, Samuel T., 1830-1863","Baldwin, Briscoe G. (Briscoe Gerard), 1828-1898","Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889","Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Pizzini, Andrew, Jr., 1846-1913","Chaffin, Richard B. (Richard Booker), 1844-1902","Grigg, Wesley P. (Wesley Peyton), 1846-1865","Steptoe, Charles Y. (Charles Yancey), 1838-1877","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Taylor, Walter H. (Walter Herron), 1838-1916"],"names_ssim":["Virginia Military Institute Archives","Roller, John E. (John Edwin), 1844-1917","Royster, Lawrence, 1841-1914","Overton, Archibald W. (Archibald Waller), 1845-1920","Prince, Joseph B. (Joseph Brown), 1844-1903","Randolph, Norwood B. (Norwood Beverley), 1849-1874","Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870","Flannagan, William W. (William Walker), 1843-1923","Walker, Samuel T., 1830-1863","Baldwin, Briscoe G. (Briscoe Gerard), 1828-1898","Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889","Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890","Pizzini, Andrew, Jr., 1846-1913","Chaffin, Richard B. (Richard Booker), 1844-1902","Grigg, Wesley P. (Wesley Peyton), 1846-1865","Steptoe, Charles Y. (Charles Yancey), 1838-1877","Shipp, Scott, 1839-1917","Taylor, Walter H. 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Roller papers, 1862/1910","MS.0171","/repositories/3/resources/599","New Market Cadets","Virginia Military Institute—Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet debating societies","Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1863","Confederate States of America. Army—Corps of Engineers","Virginia—History—Civil War, 1861-1865","United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1860-1869","United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Personal narratives—Confederate","Correspondence","Dispatches","Scrapbooks","Telegrams","Speeches, Addresses, etc.","Photographs","There are no restrictions.","A portion of the John E. Roller personal papers are avaliable \nonline.","Letter regards a meeting.","John Edwin Roller was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on October 5, 1844 to Peter Samuel Roller and Frances Allebach. In the summer of 1861, although underage for service, he briefly served with Company I of the First Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States of America. On December 31, 1861, Roller entered VMI as a second classman and graduated in July 1863. He subsequently taught mathematics at VMI for a few months, and then was appointed as a 2nd Lieutenant, Company G, 2nd Confederate States Engineers in October 1863. He served as an engineer officer in the Army of Northern Virginia until the end of the Civil War, and was paroled at Appomattox, Virginia.","After the War, Roller he studied law at the University of Virginia and practiced law in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He also served in the Virginia State Legislature and was a Brigadier General in the state militia. Roller was widely known in the Harrisonburg community as \"General Roller.\" He died in Harrisonburg on August 10, 1918.","No. 28 V.M.I. Jan 24th 1862","Dear Parents,\nAs I could not finish on a half sheet I concluded I would commence on this as I had several things to write about yet. You enquired in your last about bedding. I have obtained a mattress and have plenty of cover. I put two of my blankets in my trunk in the arsenal because I did not need them. Only one trunk is allowed to a room and I had to send mine to the arsenal. I wish you had the big one at home, for I have not a thing in it. We are not allowed to go to town only on Saturday, when I will see about those slippers, though I think I can do without them very well. I wish I had kept a pair of citizens pants here as I could save my cadet pants very much by wearing them. But it is not worth while to try to send them to me now.","I will try and make out with what I have now. Tell John Carpenter I still think of his promise. I wonder if George would not like to come here, there are several fellows here from the 1st regiment, who got off to come here and if George will come, I will try and get him an appointment. I should like it very much to have him here with me.","You want to know what arrangements they have that cadets are not allowed to come home in two years, I will try and send you a catalogue, so that you may see how it is. I have to study very hard but I like the place better every day. I made a \"perfect\" today. Remember me to Cousin A.B. and all my friends. I hope he will succeed well with his school. R.A. Crawford says I must remember him to A.B. and ask him if he received his \"Phonography.\" I wish you'd send me the Register every week. I do not get to see a paper here hardly and the Register would seem so familiar to me. If you see something really good in the Dispatch, I wish you would send that sometimes too. I wish you would send some soap, whenever you send me that studying gown. A piece or two of that old \"homemade\" would save some little money for soap is high here. But I must close this letter, as the mail box will soon be shut. Excuse it if you please, for it is badly connected, but that could not be helped for I had to write it whenever I had the chance. Write soon to me and give me the news. Much love to all and a kiss for \"brother.\"","Your affectionate son, J.E. Roller","I can't think of any name for brother yet. Tell me in your next what you think of calling him. I [seem] to have forgotten to mention to you that that it is rumored that the Cadets will be invited to Richmond the 22nd of Feb. to see Jeff Davis inaugurated, but it is not generally believed. I wish they would for it will be a grand sight and a great honor to witness the inauguration of what will be one of the greatest powers in the world.\nJ.E.Roller","Staunton, Va.\nStaunton Aug. 25th 1862","My Dear Son\nYour letter to your ma was duly received. In reply to your inquiry about negroes for Genl. Smith, I know of none that can be hired or none that could be bought at this time. If I should hear of any I will write again. Had I known it a week earlier I think I could have gotten several men for him belonging to a party in Loudoun County.","I have not been to Harrisonburg since you wrote about the goods for Pantaloons, and as the season is so far advanced and as you have a prospect of getting other clothing for winter I have concluded not to buy it unless you think you shall need it.","The Mt. Crawford company has been exchanged and I understand that Mr. Blackford has succeeded in getting quite a number of them to join his company. If you have a desire to join his company as first Lieutenant perhaps it would be the best thing you could do. I think it will be best for you to consult Genl. Smith about it. He knows best what your chances would be for a situation after [you graduate]. If you have to enter the service [missing word] it would be better to go into it [now] and get hardened to the service before the cold weather sets in. However, if Genl. Smith thinks you had better stay until you graduate, I shall say to Mr. Blackford as soon as I see him, I will say to him if he will have you appointed that you shall have the privilege of accepting it. I will write again as soon as I see him and let you know what the prospects are of you getting an appointment. George Carpenter could not get out of the army he being a conscript and no provisions being made by Congress for young men wishing to go to the Military Institution. I am though with the Dam and have the Mill running again.\nYours in haste, P.S. Roller","V.M. Institute\nMarch 18th 1863","The following is a true statement of the facts with regard to my tour of O.D. on the 16th inst. and in connection with the removal of reports from the Commandant's office. I marched on O.D. at the usual time on Monday morning, and from that time until the recreation drum at 4 PM, I was either in Mr. Grigg's room, the Commandant's office, or in front of the Barracks (several hours spent either in section room, Mess Hall, or my own room), with the exceptions of the following times, viz.-- from 8-9 in Col. Williamson's section room, from 10-11 in Col. Preston's, from 12 to 1 in Col. Gilham's, and from 1-2 spent partly in Mess Hall and partly in room. I attended all C.P.s and looked up absentees and went in the Commandant's office frequently during the day","Sometime in the morning, I cannot state positively the precise time, though I think between 9 and 10 o'clock AM, upon entering the Commandant's office, I saw one of the fatigue sentinels standing at the desk, with a key in the keyhole. I did not see him have the desk open, nor did I see him have any reports. I remarked to him, \"What are you doing? Do you not know that you are responsible for those reports.\" He replied that he was not stealing reports, but that he just wanted to see if his key would fit the lock. I said nothing more, but turned around immediately and went out.","From 4 o'clock until E.P., I was in my room and went from there to Supper in the Mess Hall, after which I returned to my room (where I remained) until the Study Drum was beaten, when I went down to Mr. Grigg's room and remained there until 11 o'clock. And after spending 10 or 15 minutes in quieting noise, receiving reports of inspectors, seeing the sentinels challenge properly, I went to my room and retired for the night.","I arose about 5 minutes to 7 o' clock and left my room about 15 minutes after and proceeded to Mr. Beckham's room to see some Engineering plates which he had, and from there went to Mess Hall to breakfast, being just in time to meet the corps as it was leaving the Hall. After B. I marched of O.D. and on enquiring of Mr. Shaw for the Guard Book was told that Major Ship had it and also that the reports had been removed, which was the first intimation I had rec'd of the fact. I know not even the slightest circumstance upon which to ground even a suspicion, except the above circumstance, but in justice I feel bound to say, that I could not give any positive evidence that the desk had been opened by him or whether his key fit the lock, and can conscientiously express the belief that he was not the one who removed the reports after E.P., or before E.P. \u0026 [?]. Hoping the\nabove may [prove] \u0026.","J.E. Roller","I forgot to mention that about ten o'clock, seeing the Orderlies Delinquencies laying outside the desk, and knowing that I was responsible for them, I got Mr. Grigg's key and placed them in the desk. Mr. Shaw and two of sentinels were present at the time. I am unable to say how the books came there, and according to the best of my recollection. I saw them there after I saw Mr. Turner at the desk. I do not pretend to say that he placed them there, or that there were left there by the Com't. I merely make the statement and leave the inferences to be drawn.","Richmond, Va.\nNov. 8th/63","Dear Roller,\nAllow me to congratulate you upon your success in obtaining a commission. I want to follow your example. A commission is something I have been seeking, ever since we graduated, but all my efforts are unavailing. Will you inform me by what \"slight of hand\" you were so successful. Let me know all the minutiae, the letters you had \u0026 from whom \u0026 to whom they were addressed \u0026\nthe political or rather military friends you employed. Present my kindest regards to Prince, with many wishes for your success \u0026 the hope you may do honor to my class (which you can do)","I am Truly Yr. Friend \u0026 classmate\nW.W. Flannagan\nBox 610","\"V.M.I\" Jan. 6th '64","Dear Roller,\nYour letter was a pleasant surprise. I did not expect it for some time to come, it was received however too late for me to reply by Thursday's mail, the mail is now always a day too late.","Well sir, I enter upon the deep and stormy waters of the Rubicon on tomorrow. I have labored up to this time as diligently as I could, but I never was now fearful of shipwreck before. I leave the result to fate, wherever she casts my lot, I will have to remain satisfied. I will write you the result however immediately it is known, if I should be thrown I will see you a short time after.","Many thanks to you for your kind invitation to visit you as well as the ladies, it would afford me great pleasure, and if possible, I will accept it. Pizzini and myself are just enjoying the contents of two boxes, which \"that confounded packet\" has at last brought to hand, we wish so much that you were here to share it with us. Prince was out frolicking last night until 12 o'clock, so that I could not attend to your messages. This morning I gave him the letter and told him that I intended writing to you and would send any message he might desire, but he said nothing at all. I have delivered your message to Blum and Perkinson. Beckham left last Saturday for Staunton and carried your trunk with him as you directed, I suppose you have received it by this. Smith F. has not written the letter to his brother yet, as soon as he does, I will forward to you if he does not do so himself. I have heard nothing of Crawford since you left. Dick Chaffin was severely wounded in the recent fight near Covington, 'tis thought his leg will have to be amputated. I wish I could have received your letter in time to reply by Thursday's mail as I know you will expect an answer then. I have attended to your little affairs, no trouble I can assure you. If you have other business in this section, let me hear and I will also attend to that. Overton as well as all the occupants of No. 23 send their kindest regards. You will hear from me again by Monday or Tuesday next.","Your sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","V.M.I. Jan. 9th 1864","My dear Roller,\nThe Rubicon I think is crossed though I did not pass as good an examination as I desired, and have had the misfortune to be thrown in the third section, which is terrible, as you know that section is almost always deficient, though I am through yet I am disheartened at the idea of being that low. I stand only 37, which you know is very low, twenty-six were found deficient. I should like very much to join you and go to Charleston, but you know getting through is better than any thing else. If I should not stand a very good chance as June approaches, I shall resign and join you wherever you at all hazards. The idea of going into the last section has made me feel almost as badly as a deficiency, I can assure you. I hope that you will continue to write me after you leave for the army. I will take great pleasure in replying to you whenever it is in my power. I shall always be happy to hear from you. Sally Crawford has arrived. Pizzini passed a very good examination, made 3 on subject, was not questioned. The thought of being in that deficient section and thrown in June, takes away all the pleasure of getting through. I must close. Let me hear from you.","Your sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","V.M.Institute\nMonday Feb. 22nd 1864","My dear Roller,\nThis is the first holyday that has not found me on fatigue guard for some time past so I will take advantage of it by replying to your letter which was received on yesterday morning. The last account I had of you was that you were in Richmond, applying for an office in the Ordnance Department. I am glad to hear that you are busily engaged in your new department. Allow me to thank you most kindly for your wishes for my success here as well as the desire you expressed of having me with you in your new home. Your letter inspired me with an ardent desire to join you. Since you left I have been several times on the eve of resigning and going to Charleston. I was fortunate enough in January to pass an examination, while many others were thrown and had to resign or be sent home. But at the same time I was so unfortunate as to be thrown into the third section. Since then I have labored with unceasing fidelity, but it seems the harder I work, the worse marks I make. I thought Analytical Geometry was hard enough, but Description certainly surpasses it by far, on that subject I am totally in the dark. My low mark and imperfect recitation have discouraged me so much that I have lost all taste for study. I wrote home for advise on resigning, but they wrote back earnestly entreating me to remain until July. However I have no idea that I will take that advice, I may leave at any time. I may leave am\nexceedingly anxious to be with you, and I now promise, if I leave at any time, will join you. It is a struggle between life and death with me now, if I leave, I give up all hope of ever obtaining an education, and seeing you do so well, inspires me with new desire of finishing my education at the \"V.M.I.\" At the same time I am anxious to be with you. If I enter the service at all I shall not even think of applying for an office of any kind, I expect to be a private wherever I go. At the same time accept my most sincere thanks for your kindness in offering me the office of O.S. if you could get it and I would accept it. I would accept it with great pleasure. I\nsometimes give up all hope of passing, and then again think of remaining and taking my chances in June, so I do not know what to be at. I shall consult Spex in a day or two and will be guided very much by what he says; though very little confidence can be put in anything that he says on such a subject as that, I do not suppose he would tell me even what he thought, however I shall try him.","Prince left here about one month ago, I heard since then that he was a Sergeant in the Engineers Corps, you seem to be the only successful one in your class. Grigg I hear is walking around loose in Petersburg. I am sure no one at the \"V.M.I.\" was glad at your leaving, indeed I heard some express their regret at it. Your old room is vacant. Sally Crawford and Lieut. Steptoe (new Sub) occupy No. 20 together, the former remains very quiet, is swelling on his bars and escorting the ladies home from church, etc. I do not know his qualifications as professor. The occupants of 23 all send their kindest regards. Pat Shafer has just come from the Hospital where he had been confined for several weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia, we thought at one time that he intended leaving us. Blum has been reinstated, but Spex refused to let him go on with the 2nd Class, so he has resigned, he\nsays he will accept a Sergeancy if you will give it to him. Capt. Whitwell\nhas recently returned from furlough accompanied by his lady, they are boarding at the Lexington Hotel. Miss Logan and Mr. Davidson were recently married also, the former I expect you know, a refugee from Winchester. What do you think of the recent law of Congress in regard to the Currency, taxes, etc? I am extremely glad that it will reduce the price of goods. The Steamer which has been as long on the way from Europe has recently arrived, but was destroyed for the goods falling into yankee hands, there were on board all the goods which we needed, the finest english gray cloth, etc. but unfortunately all were lost so I have given up on the idea of wearing a fine suit again.","Spex is still shipping indiscriminately, sometimes twelve or fifteen daily, rats are also reporting in numbers.","Patsy says he will accept an Orderly Sergeant's place if you will give it him, but he adds \"if he can do no better.\" Ross desires his kindest regards to you. I must close, though it is the 22nd, my time is limited. If I do leave, which I confidently expect to do, will write you immediately. I am anxious to be with you. I hope you will write me as often as possible, your letters will always be agreeable.","I am, as ever,\nYour Sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","Va. Mil. Institute\nApril 10th 1864","Dear Roller,\nYour last letter was received several days since and wishing to keep up a more regular correspondence between us, I answer your letter at the first opportunity and hope you will not delay writing a reply to this as long as you did my previous one, although your excuse for doing so was a good as well as a sufficient one. No news worthy of notice has taken place since last writing to you, but the old V.M.I still keeps up her notoriety for rumors and there are a thousand and one afloat about going on marches etc., which I would not like to enumerate, and were I so disposed, I think time and paper would fail me before I accomplished that end. But there is one which if true will wreck all the hopes I have been sustaining for the last six months and before which the pleasure of a long vacation will go \"glimmering like all things that were\": it is that no furloughs will be granted this summer and that our usual vacation of two months will either be spent in Gen. Lee's or Gen. Imboden's camp. This rumor is said to have good foundation, for those who were most interested were watching her with an eagle's eye and after having poised herself above the V.M.I. for some time during which many feathers were plucked from her wing, she was seen to direct her course toward Col. Preston's where she rested from his labors. There was another last week that we were going on a march and this one came from the direction of Gen. Smith's and with such force against barracks that some of her feathers are still visible on the stoops. Numerous others are afloat but as I said before to enumerate them would take more time than I have at my disposal.","With regard to your inquiry about Prince, I have not heard from him since he left nor have I seen any one who has; but I reckon he is having a good time wherever he is as he always takes things easy. Crawford resigned a few weeks since and has again entered the army as a private; Col. John Ross has been appointed to fill his vacancy. Old Max studies as hard as ever and talks\nas much about being found [deficient], but I believe they would put him through even if he were deficient on account of his good conduct. He received a letter from you a few days since and says he will answer it soon. I am very glad you like my uncle as I expected you would. I think you estimate his services too highly when you say that he deserves more of the credit for the defense of Charleston tho' he has done a great deal towards it. I hardly ever hear from him except though you and therefore your letters\nare doubly acceptable. Give my best to him when you next see him. With best wishes for your future prosperity I remain,","Yours truly, A.W. Overton","\"V.M.I.\" April 21st 1864","My Dear Roller,\nYour kind and interesting letter should have had a more speedy reply, but as the examination approaches, I am more and more busy every day. The Class has lost a great deal of time and consequently will not have so much to review in. We are now in the field surveying, have not yet finished Shades and Shadows. The weather has been during the past month colder than I have felt\nfor eight years even in the depth of winter. The mountains in sight are still covered with snow, and today is the only mild and clear day that we have had for over one month, and notwithstanding this we have not had fire since Christmas, and during the deep snows we had suspension of all duties for several days at a time. The cold was so severe that it was impossible to study, a great many went to bed in order to keep warm. This together with Col. Massie's sickness has thrown the 3rd class back very much, so now the hard work comes.","Since you left quite a change has taken place in the Faculty. Lt. Col. Ross has been appointed assistant Prof. Math 4th Class in your place; Sal Crawford received a commission in his old regiment and resigned about a month ago. Dr. Ross is Asst. prof French as well as Asst. Surgeon.","Spex is still very fond of his \"reviews and parades.\" Not long since Gen. Rosser's Cavalry Brigade came through here and encamped about ten or twelve miles beyond Lexington, by Spex's invitation he reviewed the Corps and inspected the barracks. Several days afterwards, he presented the Corps with a flag captured in battle from 164th New York Regiment as a trophy; the\npresentation speech was very fine indeed, it took place under guard tree before a very large crowd. Scott Shipp received it and replied; his was also very good but he was very much excited though, however it was his first speech in public. After the ceremony was over the Cavalry made a charge in field in front of barracks to give us an idea of it. But the idea, Roller, of the Corps of Cadets receiving a trophy taken by our troops in the field from the yankees; it looked like saying, \"Well, you are too weak and afraid to do any thing of this yourselves, so we will make you a present of one,\" I feel that it is a disgrace to the Corps. The speaker alluded in such a touching manner to the precious blood which was spilt in taking it, and of the Col. falling in the charge. That night he invited the officers of the Institute and the 1st Class to attend a party at the house where he was staying, but as all could not attend, Spex allowed only the four Captains and Adjt. to go. Several days afterwards he invited Spex to review his\nbrigade, and the officers and 1st Class again to dine with him, which as many as could conveniently do so, very readily accepted of.","I should like very much to enjoy those nice vegetables and fish you were speaking of, it certainly would be a great treat, especially when everything is so high and scarce, we are nearer starving here than ever before, a piece of beef frequently comes on the table for nine men which candidly speaking I could easily cover with one hand. If the school cannot be maintained on a better scale, I think they had as well close it. It is rumored and I partly believe it that instead of giving the Corps furlough next summer,\nwe are to be sent in a body to Gen. Lee's army. We have not had a march since December last, which I think I gave you an account of. Err this reaches you I imagine you will have received some news from the two grand armies on the Potomac, we are of opinion that it will be the greatest of the war up to this time. May Heaven give us the victory! Many thanks to you for your kind offer, it will be very acceptable. I will inform you immediately of the result of the examination after I know my fate, should I be unsuccessful will go directly from here to Charleston, so in your next letter write me what to equip myself with before leaving and what articles I can procure in Charleston as I do not want to carry more than is necessary.","There are now about fifty odd in the third class and I do not think Massie will pass more than twenty. I know he intends making a most \"awful rake.\" I must not neglect to tell you of the marriage of Miss Sanders (I suppose you remember her) to Capt. Contri an Italian on Gen. Morgan's staff. They say he is a very accomplished and gallant man, fought fourteen pitched battles in Europe, was in Crimean war etc., that is all I know however. They were here today. The Commandant's Office is now a reception room for all visitors, they are not allowed to come into barracks during study hours under any pretence whatever.","How are you progressing with the ladies now or do you visit them at all? As for myself, I have long since abandoned all thoughts of them, scarcely even look at them, you know how fatal they are. I have many things to write, but it is almost 11 o'clock PM and this is the last chance I will have to write for sometime to come. Finished my day's survey in[--] rather earlier today or would not have had this [missing word]. Write me as often as you can.","Your sincere friend,\nLawrence Royster","Sam Hopkins who was here last year, after being confined in some Yankee prison for several months returned home and died two days after.","Camp Stevens- Richmond\nMay 3, 1864","Dear Roller,\nYour esteemed favor did not reach me as soon as it would, had I not been absent on duty when it reached Camp. I hope you will pardon the delay on that account.","I must confess, I have been sadly disappointed in my calculations. When I resigned at the Institute, I was confident of a position in the Engineers. Alas! For the uncertainty of human expectations! I had thought very seriously of joining the Infantry, as a private, \u0026 but for the remonstrances of my parents, think I would have. There is little, well, I see none, chance of promotion in this service unless specially favored, which I have no right to expect. But I am not murmuring. I will be contented, if I only get through this struggle safe. It would afford you little interest, \u0026 cause me more mortification, to detail to you the many ways in which I have been\ndeceived. If I could only forget the many apparently bright prospects which have been offered me, I should feel at least condoled, but memory still sings out \"he, who tries to better a good condition, often renders it worse.\"","Your very kind offers in my behalf, I can assure you, are highly appreciated, \u0026 nothing would give me more pleasure than to be with you, I hope it may be so.","We are anxiously awaiting the result of the impending issue in Northern Virginia. I may say, in truth, never was so much anxiety manifested in any one battle. That we shall be victorious is my confident belief. We had some little excitement in this immediate locality last week, occasioned by the appearance of the enemy in some force at our positions [?] on the Pamunky. It turned out, however, to be a slight demonstration. Nothing else of special interest. Beckham \u0026 Boyd send their regards. Crawford has left the\nInstitute, he failed to get a detail. Write soon \u0026 let me know all.","Your sincere friend,\nJ.B. Prince","Grassy Dale Va., May 17th 1864","My Dear Son,\nIt has now been two weeks since we heard from you, but we suppose you have written but owing to the Raiders destroying the Rail Roads around Richmond we have no mail communication with the South. Since I wrote to you from Charlottesville we have had an exciting time in the Valley. I heard at Charlottesville that the Yankee Genl. Sigel was advancing up the Valley. When I returned to Staunton I found Genl. John C. Breckinridge at that point with two Brigade of Infantry and 12 pieces of Artillery. They left Staunton on Friday last and encamped at Mt. Crawford that night and left early the next morning and encamped that night at Lacy Springs and commenced their march next (Sunday) morning at one o'clock and halted a little below Tenth Legion and remained in that position until Gen. Breckinridge had news from the front.","To get you to understand the situation of things I will go back several days and give you a History of Gen. Imboden's doings. Gen. Imboden found out that the yankees were advancing in three columns, one up the Page, one up the Hardy \u0026 Pendleton Valley, and the main force up our valley. Gen. Imboden by forced marches fell upon the column (all Cavalry) near Moorefield very\nunexpectedly, routed them completely, and pursued them within 6 or 7 miles of Romney, in this time capturing all their train which he had to destroy, having no horses to bring out the wagon.","He then returned to the Valley traveling day \u0026 night, and only stopping long enough to graze his horses, and returned to the Valley in time to attack the column coming up the Page valley. Before Sigel's forces got up to New Market he attacked the column and utterly routed it, scattering it in the mountains and captured on Friday about 100 of them with about 200 fine cavalry horses. He attacked them on Friday night and on Saturday picked up the prisoners and would have gotten more but Sigel advanced and our forces had to fall back on this side of New Market, our men making a very stubborn resistance but was forced to fall back about 8 o'clock on Saturday night to a point 3 miles this side [of] New Market, the yankees having possession of the town during the night. This now gives you to understand the position of things and I will now commence where I left off with Gen. Breckinridge's troops.","Gen. Breckinridge advanced with his troops a little after day light and not wishing to be tedious he maneuvered his forces from one point to another until about 12 O'clock, when he attacked the enemy with his artillery. Having gotten the [heights] back of the town and after an artillery duel of perhaps one hour, the Cadets from Lexington with the 62 Regiment (Col. Smith's Regiment) charged one of the yank's Batteries. They captured it, but lost heavily, the cadets lost 5 killed and 39 wounded, some of them seriously, your friend Cary Watson Adjutant of the Battalion with Col. Shipp leading the Charge, they both came out safe except Col. Shipp had a slight scratch; Royster also came out unhurt. I give you a list of the killed. Cabell, W.H. McDowell, Crockett, C., Stanard, Jones H. It is said that Col. Gilham and Capt. Sims [Semmes] stayed in the rear where there was no danger.","It was at this time that Gen. Breckinridge commenced pressing the enemy at every point and although they had two to our one we drove them from the field capturing five pieces of their Artillery, 111 prisoners and leaving nearly all of their killed and wounded upon the field and in order to make good their retreat burned the bridge over the river. An Officer reports to me today that Sigel is retreating to Winchester in great haste, reporting that we have 30,000 men while we had not more than 4,000 in the fight, our\nreserve having never been brought into action. Gen. Breckinridge's forces are [returning?] up the Valley, whether they go to reinforce Gen. Lee or go to some other point. I went down the Valley with General Breckinridge having gone down with him at his request and was with him most of the time during the fight. I came home last night having left New Market about 1 o'clock\nyesterday. We have had and will continue to have heavy fighting in Virginia, but of the final result no one doubts but we will be successful. We have driven them and at least [repulsed?] them at every point. We are all well. Write soon and often.","Your father","Josie sends her love, so do all the rest. I hope when I write again to be able to give you the glorious news that we have driven the yanks from Virginia soil.","Richmond July 28 1864","My Dear Roller,\nYour letter sent by Overton was duly received and contents noted. I have inquired of the Express Company in regard to your trunk, they tell me that it will be safe to send the blankets in it. In regard to your jacket and vest, you merely told me to order them without saying how I was to send them or whether I was to pay for them. I have seen Doherty in regard to them and he can make them out of excellent cloth for $250 so they will be ready in a few days. I will wait until I hear from you before I ship any of the things, if you say so I can put both blankets \u0026 clothes in the trunk, let me hear immediately and I will attend to all with great pleasure. I should like very much to go over to see you, but cannot possibly do so, though I do not intend to remain here idle longer than the first of August. I am ashamed of it, will return to Lexington and remain there in camp first.","I have not seen Overton since the school closed. About two dozen of the boys are staying here. Speaking of the appointments, a good many of them surprised me, though I am very well satisfied with what I got, I don't care much however, you know kissing goes by favor. There are eight privates now in the first class, but it is my private belief that the Institute will not be in operation again until the was is over, although they have made arrangements to carry it on, books cloth and provisions an all wanting.","I am glad your Father did not suffer by the yankees. Mother lost absolutely every thing she had, and is now a refugee here, sick too, they not only stole all provision, and stock she had, but went about the house breaking up what they could find and then had the assurance to ask my sister if she could not furnish them with a snack of ham. Roller, if I am ever spared to get into yankee land, I will respect nothing but a woman's person, I'll break, pillage and plunder. My Mother, from living in luxury at home, is now\nforced to the necessity of borrowing a wagon to get home in, and I don't know what she is going to live on after she gets there.","Speaking of old \"23,\" she did [ro__] this time, if the appointments are permanent (which I doubt) but I am afraid Pat will not stand first, I think Davis will get him. Pat has been thinking too much of Miss Mollie, she will ruin him I am afraid, or rather has done so. I will write you a letter in a few days.","Sincerely, Your friend\nLawrence Royster\nAddress\nCare, Purcell, Ladd \u0026 Co.","Corps Cadets Camp on Intermediate Line\nNear Richmond Dec. 7th 1864","My Dear Roller,\nI am really ashamed at the idea of neglecting your letter for so long a time, but out here even I scarcely have time to write a letter, so busily are we occupied drilling and having dress parades. Soon after you were at Camp Lee, we moved to this place and it seems impossible, although we have procured the Almshouse for us to get away, we are anxiously expecting a furlough of two weeks to prepare etc. When we will be relieved from duty here I cannot say, we are daily expecting a fight on this line, certainly\nbefore the end of this week. They are making such a stir about our getting the building that I do not expect we will be able to study in peace after we do get there. The provisions and \"we officers\" have all been moved down ready for work but the much persecuted Corps has not been released from the Confederate Authorities yet. Not long since a foreign battalion was raised under Col. Tucker to be stationed in Columbia \u0026 Aiken SC as a garrison. A good many of our boys have accepted positions as Captains and Lieutenants, among them, several of the old class, also Duncan, Brockenbrough, James F., Dinwiddie, Barton, Penn and Tunstall. I came near going myself but concluded not to do so, and now I congratulate myself upon not going. I believe we intend to occupy the Alms House until the spring and then move to Lexington again. I am sure I cannot study much in Richmond, and now I have my fears concerning Calculus etc. as it would be more disgraceful than ever should I fail in that, oh! I do want that diploma so much. I have studied hard for two long years and now do not want to fail. We are to room by company, consequently our old room will greatly, to the regret of all parties, be broken up, Pizzini, Davis and myself being in different companies. With that\nexception I have as pleasant a room as I could desire. Stuart, Echols, Etheredge, Royster, Ridley R., James J., Jarratt \u0026 Peirce, the officers and non-commissioned of \"B\" Co. The house is an elegant building, much more than old barracks. We will also have to study on Saturday which I do not like much. That fine breakfast on Saturday will be knocked in the head then.","Ross \u0026 Echols desire to be remembered to you.","The John E. Roller papers include:\n\nCivil War era letters from cadet friends concerning life at VMI\nCivil War dispatches and telegrams that date from Roller's service with the Confederate States of America engineers, including one document signed by General Robert E. Lee\nOne scrapbook (circa 1910) that contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and other related information\nTwo photographs, one of Confederate soldier Lieutenant Colonel Samuel T. Walker (10th Virginia Infantry Regiment) and one of the Virginia Legislature Centennial Committee (1871)\nHolograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Cadet Norwood B. Randolph in 1870\nOther items","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and the upcoming inauguration of Jefferson Davis.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards Peter S. Roller's inability to supply General Francis H. Smith with hired or slave labor. Letter also includes a discussion of when John E. Roller should join the Army.","Written from VMI, Lexington, VIrginia. In the letter, John E. Roller submits a report concerning the theft of Commandant records.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter congratulates John E. Roller on his Army commission.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses examinations and mutual friends at VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards results of examinations and that Lawrence Royster is considering leaving VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic problems, uncertainty about staying at VMI, and mentions several recent graduates and cadets.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses rumors about deployment of cadets and cadets who have left VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academics, changes in faculty, and cadet life.","Written from Camp Stephens, Richmond, Virginia. Joseph B. Prince recently resigned from a teaching job at VMI to join the Army, but is disappointed in his Army position.","Written from Grassy Dale, Virginia. Letter reports news of fighting in the Shenandoah Valley between forces of General Breckinridge and General Sigel. The letter also mentions the Battle of New Market.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards Hunter's Raid and family news.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards travel to VMI's temporary headquarters at the Alms House in Richmond.","Correspondents include Richard L. Gray, Nannie Lewis, G. W. Berlin, and C. L. Hammond.","Includes dispatches, notes, and telegrams.","Letter regards receipt of recommendations.","Certifies Thomas Hubbard, born in Caswell County, North Carolina.","Dispatch reports on enemy strength.","Document requests for officer to be assigned at Weldon.","Written near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia. Regards enemy naval forces.","\"I have telegraphed Hampton to return to Richmond. Send for him. Young's brigade under Col. Wright cannot be far in advance of Richmond. Get your Cavalry together, aid it with the Infantry, and drive back enemy.\"","Scouting report.","Dispatch regards transportation for officer.","Dispatch regards a matter pending before the War Department.","Dispatch regards a personnel request.","Dispatch regards a request for ammunition.","Dispatch directs W. Brown to send forge to Dunlap's Crossing, Georgia.","Dispatch requests map of Dinwiddie, Virginia.","Dispatch requests \"all amputating sets on hand.\"","\"If you should receive an unintelligible signal dispatch from Gen. Beauregard tonight or in morning take no notice of it- it is sent for a purpose.\"","Dispatch explains that Mayo is too sick to attend court.","Dispatch conveys instructions and reprimand.","Dispatch regards troop movements.","Dispatch requests five dollar notes.","Scrapbook contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and related information.","Samuel T. Walker (1830-1863) served with the 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment and was killed in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia in May 1863.","Includes holograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Norwood B. 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Roller personal papers are avaliable \n\u003ca href=\"https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/1924\"\u003eonline\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Online Access"],"altformavail_tesim":["A portion of the John E. Roller personal papers are avaliable \nonline."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetter regards a meeting.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["Letter regards a meeting."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn Edwin Roller was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on October 5, 1844 to Peter Samuel Roller and Frances Allebach. In the summer of 1861, although underage for service, he briefly served with Company I of the First Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States of America. On December 31, 1861, Roller entered VMI as a second classman and graduated in July 1863. He subsequently taught mathematics at VMI for a few months, and then was appointed as a 2nd Lieutenant, Company G, 2nd Confederate States Engineers in October 1863. He served as an engineer officer in the Army of Northern Virginia until the end of the Civil War, and was paroled at Appomattox, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter the War, Roller he studied law at the University of Virginia and practiced law in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He also served in the Virginia State Legislature and was a Brigadier General in the state militia. Roller was widely known in the Harrisonburg community as \"General Roller.\" He died in Harrisonburg on August 10, 1918.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["John Edwin Roller was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on October 5, 1844 to Peter Samuel Roller and Frances Allebach. In the summer of 1861, although underage for service, he briefly served with Company I of the First Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States of America. On December 31, 1861, Roller entered VMI as a second classman and graduated in July 1863. He subsequently taught mathematics at VMI for a few months, and then was appointed as a 2nd Lieutenant, Company G, 2nd Confederate States Engineers in October 1863. He served as an engineer officer in the Army of Northern Virginia until the end of the Civil War, and was paroled at Appomattox, Virginia.","After the War, Roller he studied law at the University of Virginia and practiced law in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He also served in the Virginia State Legislature and was a Brigadier General in the state militia. Roller was widely known in the Harrisonburg community as \"General Roller.\" He died in Harrisonburg on August 10, 1918."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNo. 28 V.M.I. Jan 24th 1862\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Parents,\u003cbr\u003e\nAs I could not finish on a half sheet I concluded I would commence on this as I had several things to write about yet. You enquired in your last about bedding. I have obtained a mattress and have plenty of cover. I put two of my blankets in my trunk in the arsenal because I did not need them. Only one trunk is allowed to a room and I had to send mine to the arsenal. I wish you had the big one at home, for I have not a thing in it. We are not allowed to go to town only on Saturday, when I will see about those slippers, though I think I can do without them very well. I wish I had kept a pair of citizens pants here as I could save my cadet pants very much by wearing them. But it is not worth while to try to send them to me now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI will try and make out with what I have now. Tell John Carpenter I still think of his promise. I wonder if George would not like to come here, there are several fellows here from the 1st regiment, who got off to come here and if George will come, I will try and get him an appointment. I should like it very much to have him here with me.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYou want to know what arrangements they have that cadets are not allowed to come home in two years, I will try and send you a catalogue, so that you may see how it is. I have to study very hard but I like the place better every day. I made a \"perfect\" today. Remember me to Cousin A.B. and all my friends. I hope he will succeed well with his school. R.A. Crawford says I must remember him to A.B. and ask him if he received his \"Phonography.\" I wish you'd send me the Register every week. I do not get to see a paper here hardly and the Register would seem so familiar to me. If you see something really good in the Dispatch, I wish you would send that sometimes too. I wish you would send some soap, whenever you send me that studying gown. A piece or two of that old \"homemade\" would save some little money for soap is high here. But I must close this letter, as the mail box will soon be shut. Excuse it if you please, for it is badly connected, but that could not be helped for I had to write it whenever I had the chance. Write soon to me and give me the news. Much love to all and a kiss for \"brother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour affectionate son, J.E. Roller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI can't think of any name for brother yet. Tell me in your next what you think of calling him. I [seem] to have forgotten to mention to you that that it is rumored that the Cadets will be invited to Richmond the 22nd of Feb. to see Jeff Davis inaugurated, but it is not generally believed. I wish they would for it will be a grand sight and a great honor to witness the inauguration of what will be one of the greatest powers in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.E.Roller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStaunton, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nStaunton Aug. 25th 1862\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Son\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter to your ma was duly received. In reply to your inquiry about negroes for Genl. Smith, I know of none that can be hired or none that could be bought at this time. If I should hear of any I will write again. Had I known it a week earlier I think I could have gotten several men for him belonging to a party in Loudoun County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have not been to Harrisonburg since you wrote about the goods for Pantaloons, and as the season is so far advanced and as you have a prospect of getting other clothing for winter I have concluded not to buy it unless you think you shall need it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mt. Crawford company has been exchanged and I understand that Mr. Blackford has succeeded in getting quite a number of them to join his company. If you have a desire to join his company as first Lieutenant perhaps it would be the best thing you could do. I think it will be best for you to consult Genl. Smith about it. He knows best what your chances would be for a situation after [you graduate]. If you have to enter the service [missing word] it would be better to go into it [now] and get hardened to the service before the cold weather sets in. However, if Genl. Smith thinks you had better stay until you graduate, I shall say to Mr. Blackford as soon as I see him, I will say to him if he will have you appointed that you shall have the privilege of accepting it. I will write again as soon as I see him and let you know what the prospects are of you getting an appointment. George Carpenter could not get out of the army he being a conscript and no provisions being made by Congress for young men wishing to go to the Military Institution. I am though with the Dam and have the Mill running again.\u003cbr\u003e\nYours in haste, P.S. Roller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nMarch 18th 1863\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe following is a true statement of the facts with regard to my tour of O.D. on the 16th inst. and in connection with the removal of reports from the Commandant's office. I marched on O.D. at the usual time on Monday morning, and from that time until the recreation drum at 4 PM, I was either in Mr. Grigg's room, the Commandant's office, or in front of the Barracks (several hours spent either in section room, Mess Hall, or my own room), with the exceptions of the following times, viz.-- from 8-9 in Col. Williamson's section room, from 10-11 in Col. Preston's, from 12 to 1 in Col. Gilham's, and from 1-2 spent partly in Mess Hall and partly in room. I attended all C.P.s and looked up absentees and went in the Commandant's office frequently during the day\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSometime in the morning, I cannot state positively the precise time, though I think between 9 and 10 o'clock AM, upon entering the Commandant's office, I saw one of the fatigue sentinels standing at the desk, with a key in the keyhole. I did not see him have the desk open, nor did I see him have any reports. I remarked to him, \"What are you doing? Do you not know that you are responsible for those reports.\" He replied that he was not stealing reports, but that he just wanted to see if his key would fit the lock. I said nothing more, but turned around immediately and went out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 4 o'clock until E.P., I was in my room and went from there to Supper in the Mess Hall, after which I returned to my room (where I remained) until the Study Drum was beaten, when I went down to Mr. Grigg's room and remained there until 11 o'clock. And after spending 10 or 15 minutes in quieting noise, receiving reports of inspectors, seeing the sentinels challenge properly, I went to my room and retired for the night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI arose about 5 minutes to 7 o' clock and left my room about 15 minutes after and proceeded to Mr. Beckham's room to see some Engineering plates which he had, and from there went to Mess Hall to breakfast, being just in time to meet the corps as it was leaving the Hall. After B. I marched of O.D. and on enquiring of Mr. Shaw for the Guard Book was told that Major Ship had it and also that the reports had been removed, which was the first intimation I had rec'd of the fact. I know not even the slightest circumstance upon which to ground even a suspicion, except the above circumstance, but in justice I feel bound to say, that I could not give any positive evidence that the desk had been opened by him or whether his key fit the lock, and can conscientiously express the belief that he was not the one who removed the reports after E.P., or before E.P. \u0026amp; [?]. Hoping the\nabove may [prove] \u0026amp;.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.E. Roller\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI forgot to mention that about ten o'clock, seeing the Orderlies Delinquencies laying outside the desk, and knowing that I was responsible for them, I got Mr. Grigg's key and placed them in the desk. Mr. Shaw and two of sentinels were present at the time. I am unable to say how the books came there, and according to the best of my recollection. I saw them there after I saw Mr. Turner at the desk. I do not pretend to say that he placed them there, or that there were left there by the Com't. I merely make the statement and leave the inferences to be drawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond, Va.\u003cbr\u003e\nNov. 8th/63\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nAllow me to congratulate you upon your success in obtaining a commission. I want to follow your example. A commission is something I have been seeking, ever since we graduated, but all my efforts are unavailing. Will you inform me by what \"slight of hand\" you were so successful. Let me know all the minutiae, the letters you had \u0026amp; from whom \u0026amp; to whom they were addressed \u0026amp;\nthe political or rather military friends you employed. Present my kindest regards to Prince, with many wishes for your success \u0026amp; the hope you may do honor to my class (which you can do)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am Truly Yr. Friend \u0026amp; classmate\u003cbr\u003e\nW.W. Flannagan\u003cbr\u003e\nBox 610\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"V.M.I\" Jan. 6th '64\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter was a pleasant surprise. I did not expect it for some time to come, it was received however too late for me to reply by Thursday's mail, the mail is now always a day too late.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWell sir, I enter upon the deep and stormy waters of the Rubicon on tomorrow. I have labored up to this time as diligently as I could, but I never was now fearful of shipwreck before. I leave the result to fate, wherever she casts my lot, I will have to remain satisfied. I will write you the result however immediately it is known, if I should be thrown I will see you a short time after.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany thanks to you for your kind invitation to visit you as well as the ladies, it would afford me great pleasure, and if possible, I will accept it. Pizzini and myself are just enjoying the contents of two boxes, which \"that confounded packet\" has at last brought to hand, we wish so much that you were here to share it with us. Prince was out frolicking last night until 12 o'clock, so that I could not attend to your messages. This morning I gave him the letter and told him that I intended writing to you and would send any message he might desire, but he said nothing at all. I have delivered your message to Blum and Perkinson. Beckham left last Saturday for Staunton and carried your trunk with him as you directed, I suppose you have received it by this. Smith F. has not written the letter to his brother yet, as soon as he does, I will forward to you if he does not do so himself. I have heard nothing of Crawford since you left. Dick Chaffin was severely wounded in the recent fight near Covington, 'tis thought his leg will have to be amputated. I wish I could have received your letter in time to reply by Thursday's mail as I know you will expect an answer then. I have attended to your little affairs, no trouble I can assure you. If you have other business in this section, let me hear and I will also attend to that. Overton as well as all the occupants of No. 23 send their kindest regards. You will hear from me again by Monday or Tuesday next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.I. Jan. 9th 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Rubicon I think is crossed though I did not pass as good an examination as I desired, and have had the misfortune to be thrown in the third section, which is terrible, as you know that section is almost always deficient, though I am through yet I am disheartened at the idea of being that low. I stand only 37, which you know is very low, twenty-six were found deficient. I should like very much to join you and go to Charleston, but you know getting through is better than any thing else. If I should not stand a very good chance as June approaches, I shall resign and join you wherever you at all hazards. The idea of going into the last section has made me feel almost as badly as a deficiency, I can assure you. I hope that you will continue to write me after you leave for the army. I will take great pleasure in replying to you whenever it is in my power. I shall always be happy to hear from you. Sally Crawford has arrived. Pizzini passed a very good examination, made 3 on subject, was not questioned. The thought of being in that deficient section and thrown in June, takes away all the pleasure of getting through. I must close. Let me hear from you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eV.M.Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nMonday Feb. 22nd 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the first holyday that has not found me on fatigue guard for some time past so I will take advantage of it by replying to your letter which was received on yesterday morning. The last account I had of you was that you were in Richmond, applying for an office in the Ordnance Department. I am glad to hear that you are busily engaged in your new department. Allow me to thank you most kindly for your wishes for my success here as well as the desire you expressed of having me with you in your new home. Your letter inspired me with an ardent desire to join you. Since you left I have been several times on the eve of resigning and going to Charleston. I was fortunate enough in January to pass an examination, while many others were thrown and had to resign or be sent home. But at the same time I was so unfortunate as to be thrown into the third section. Since then I have labored with unceasing fidelity, but it seems the harder I work, the worse marks I make. I thought Analytical Geometry was hard enough, but Description certainly surpasses it by far, on that subject I am totally in the dark. My low mark and imperfect recitation have discouraged me so much that I have lost all taste for study. I wrote home for advise on resigning, but they wrote back earnestly entreating me to remain until July. However I have no idea that I will take that advice, I may leave at any time. I may leave am\nexceedingly anxious to be with you, and I now promise, if I leave at any time, will join you. It is a struggle between life and death with me now, if I leave, I give up all hope of ever obtaining an education, and seeing you do so well, inspires me with new desire of finishing my education at the \"V.M.I.\" At the same time I am anxious to be with you. If I enter the service at all I shall not even think of applying for an office of any kind, I expect to be a private wherever I go. At the same time accept my most sincere thanks for your kindness in offering me the office of O.S. if you could get it and I would accept it. I would accept it with great pleasure. I\nsometimes give up all hope of passing, and then again think of remaining and taking my chances in June, so I do not know what to be at. I shall consult Spex in a day or two and will be guided very much by what he says; though very little confidence can be put in anything that he says on such a subject as that, I do not suppose he would tell me even what he thought, however I shall try him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince left here about one month ago, I heard since then that he was a Sergeant in the Engineers Corps, you seem to be the only successful one in your class. Grigg I hear is walking around loose in Petersburg. I am sure no one at the \"V.M.I.\" was glad at your leaving, indeed I heard some express their regret at it. Your old room is vacant. Sally Crawford and Lieut. Steptoe (new Sub) occupy No. 20 together, the former remains very quiet, is swelling on his bars and escorting the ladies home from church, etc. I do not know his qualifications as professor. The occupants of 23 all send their kindest regards. Pat Shafer has just come from the Hospital where he had been confined for several weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia, we thought at one time that he intended leaving us. Blum has been reinstated, but Spex refused to let him go on with the 2nd Class, so he has resigned, he\nsays he will accept a Sergeancy if you will give it to him. Capt. Whitwell\nhas recently returned from furlough accompanied by his lady, they are boarding at the Lexington Hotel. Miss Logan and Mr. Davidson were recently married also, the former I expect you know, a refugee from Winchester. What do you think of the recent law of Congress in regard to the Currency, taxes, etc? I am extremely glad that it will reduce the price of goods. The Steamer which has been as long on the way from Europe has recently arrived, but was destroyed for the goods falling into yankee hands, there were on board all the goods which we needed, the finest english gray cloth, etc. but unfortunately all were lost so I have given up on the idea of wearing a fine suit again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpex is still shipping indiscriminately, sometimes twelve or fifteen daily, rats are also reporting in numbers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatsy says he will accept an Orderly Sergeant's place if you will give it him, but he adds \"if he can do no better.\" Ross desires his kindest regards to you. I must close, though it is the 22nd, my time is limited. If I do leave, which I confidently expect to do, will write you immediately. I am anxious to be with you. I hope you will write me as often as possible, your letters will always be agreeable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am, as ever,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour Sincere friend\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVa. Mil. Institute\u003cbr\u003e\nApril 10th 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour last letter was received several days since and wishing to keep up a more regular correspondence between us, I answer your letter at the first opportunity and hope you will not delay writing a reply to this as long as you did my previous one, although your excuse for doing so was a good as well as a sufficient one. No news worthy of notice has taken place since last writing to you, but the old V.M.I still keeps up her notoriety for rumors and there are a thousand and one afloat about going on marches etc., which I would not like to enumerate, and were I so disposed, I think time and paper would fail me before I accomplished that end. But there is one which if true will wreck all the hopes I have been sustaining for the last six months and before which the pleasure of a long vacation will go \"glimmering like all things that were\": it is that no furloughs will be granted this summer and that our usual vacation of two months will either be spent in Gen. Lee's or Gen. Imboden's camp. This rumor is said to have good foundation, for those who were most interested were watching her with an eagle's eye and after having poised herself above the V.M.I. for some time during which many feathers were plucked from her wing, she was seen to direct her course toward Col. Preston's where she rested from his labors. There was another last week that we were going on a march and this one came from the direction of Gen. Smith's and with such force against barracks that some of her feathers are still visible on the stoops. Numerous others are afloat but as I said before to enumerate them would take more time than I have at my disposal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith regard to your inquiry about Prince, I have not heard from him since he left nor have I seen any one who has; but I reckon he is having a good time wherever he is as he always takes things easy. Crawford resigned a few weeks since and has again entered the army as a private; Col. John Ross has been appointed to fill his vacancy. Old Max studies as hard as ever and talks\nas much about being found [deficient], but I believe they would put him through even if he were deficient on account of his good conduct. He received a letter from you a few days since and says he will answer it soon. I am very glad you like my uncle as I expected you would. I think you estimate his services too highly when you say that he deserves more of the credit for the defense of Charleston tho' he has done a great deal towards it. I hardly ever hear from him except though you and therefore your letters\nare doubly acceptable. Give my best to him when you next see him. With best wishes for your future prosperity I remain,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYours truly, A.W. Overton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"V.M.I.\" April 21st 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour kind and interesting letter should have had a more speedy reply, but as the examination approaches, I am more and more busy every day. The Class has lost a great deal of time and consequently will not have so much to review in. We are now in the field surveying, have not yet finished Shades and Shadows. The weather has been during the past month colder than I have felt\nfor eight years even in the depth of winter. The mountains in sight are still covered with snow, and today is the only mild and clear day that we have had for over one month, and notwithstanding this we have not had fire since Christmas, and during the deep snows we had suspension of all duties for several days at a time. The cold was so severe that it was impossible to study, a great many went to bed in order to keep warm. This together with Col. Massie's sickness has thrown the 3rd class back very much, so now the hard work comes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince you left quite a change has taken place in the Faculty. Lt. Col. Ross has been appointed assistant Prof. Math 4th Class in your place; Sal Crawford received a commission in his old regiment and resigned about a month ago. Dr. Ross is Asst. prof French as well as Asst. Surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpex is still very fond of his \"reviews and parades.\" Not long since Gen. Rosser's Cavalry Brigade came through here and encamped about ten or twelve miles beyond Lexington, by Spex's invitation he reviewed the Corps and inspected the barracks. Several days afterwards, he presented the Corps with a flag captured in battle from 164th New York Regiment as a trophy; the\npresentation speech was very fine indeed, it took place under guard tree before a very large crowd. Scott Shipp received it and replied; his was also very good but he was very much excited though, however it was his first speech in public. After the ceremony was over the Cavalry made a charge in field in front of barracks to give us an idea of it. But the idea, Roller, of the Corps of Cadets receiving a trophy taken by our troops in the field from the yankees; it looked like saying, \"Well, you are too weak and afraid to do any thing of this yourselves, so we will make you a present of one,\" I feel that it is a disgrace to the Corps. The speaker alluded in such a touching manner to the precious blood which was spilt in taking it, and of the Col. falling in the charge. That night he invited the officers of the Institute and the 1st Class to attend a party at the house where he was staying, but as all could not attend, Spex allowed only the four Captains and Adjt. to go. Several days afterwards he invited Spex to review his\nbrigade, and the officers and 1st Class again to dine with him, which as many as could conveniently do so, very readily accepted of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI should like very much to enjoy those nice vegetables and fish you were speaking of, it certainly would be a great treat, especially when everything is so high and scarce, we are nearer starving here than ever before, a piece of beef frequently comes on the table for nine men which candidly speaking I could easily cover with one hand. If the school cannot be maintained on a better scale, I think they had as well close it. It is rumored and I partly believe it that instead of giving the Corps furlough next summer,\nwe are to be sent in a body to Gen. Lee's army. We have not had a march since December last, which I think I gave you an account of. Err this reaches you I imagine you will have received some news from the two grand armies on the Potomac, we are of opinion that it will be the greatest of the war up to this time. May Heaven give us the victory! Many thanks to you for your kind offer, it will be very acceptable. I will inform you immediately of the result of the examination after I know my fate, should I be unsuccessful will go directly from here to Charleston, so in your next letter write me what to equip myself with before leaving and what articles I can procure in Charleston as I do not want to carry more than is necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are now about fifty odd in the third class and I do not think Massie will pass more than twenty. I know he intends making a most \"awful rake.\" I must not neglect to tell you of the marriage of Miss Sanders (I suppose you remember her) to Capt. Contri an Italian on Gen. Morgan's staff. They say he is a very accomplished and gallant man, fought fourteen pitched battles in Europe, was in Crimean war etc., that is all I know however. They were here today. The Commandant's Office is now a reception room for all visitors, they are not allowed to come into barracks during study hours under any pretence whatever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHow are you progressing with the ladies now or do you visit them at all? As for myself, I have long since abandoned all thoughts of them, scarcely even look at them, you know how fatal they are. I have many things to write, but it is almost 11 o'clock PM and this is the last chance I will have to write for sometime to come. Finished my day's survey in[--] rather earlier today or would not have had this [missing word]. Write me as often as you can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend,\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Hopkins who was here last year, after being confined in some Yankee prison for several months returned home and died two days after.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCamp Stevens- Richmond\u003cbr\u003e\nMay 3, 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour esteemed favor did not reach me as soon as it would, had I not been absent on duty when it reached Camp. I hope you will pardon the delay on that account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI must confess, I have been sadly disappointed in my calculations. When I resigned at the Institute, I was confident of a position in the Engineers. Alas! For the uncertainty of human expectations! I had thought very seriously of joining the Infantry, as a private, \u0026amp; but for the remonstrances of my parents, think I would have. There is little, well, I see none, chance of promotion in this service unless specially favored, which I have no right to expect. But I am not murmuring. I will be contented, if I only get through this struggle safe. It would afford you little interest, \u0026amp; cause me more mortification, to detail to you the many ways in which I have been\ndeceived. If I could only forget the many apparently bright prospects which have been offered me, I should feel at least condoled, but memory still sings out \"he, who tries to better a good condition, often renders it worse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour very kind offers in my behalf, I can assure you, are highly appreciated, \u0026amp; nothing would give me more pleasure than to be with you, I hope it may be so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWe are anxiously awaiting the result of the impending issue in Northern Virginia. I may say, in truth, never was so much anxiety manifested in any one battle. That we shall be victorious is my confident belief. We had some little excitement in this immediate locality last week, occasioned by the appearance of the enemy in some force at our positions [?] on the Pamunky. It turned out, however, to be a slight demonstration. Nothing else of special interest. Beckham \u0026amp; Boyd send their regards. Crawford has left the\nInstitute, he failed to get a detail. Write soon \u0026amp; let me know all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour sincere friend,\u003cbr\u003e\nJ.B. Prince\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrassy Dale Va., May 17th 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Son,\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has now been two weeks since we heard from you, but we suppose you have written but owing to the Raiders destroying the Rail Roads around Richmond we have no mail communication with the South. Since I wrote to you from Charlottesville we have had an exciting time in the Valley. I heard at Charlottesville that the Yankee Genl. Sigel was advancing up the Valley. When I returned to Staunton I found Genl. John C. Breckinridge at that point with two Brigade of Infantry and 12 pieces of Artillery. They left Staunton on Friday last and encamped at Mt. Crawford that night and left early the next morning and encamped that night at Lacy Springs and commenced their march next (Sunday) morning at one o'clock and halted a little below Tenth Legion and remained in that position until Gen. Breckinridge had news from the front.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo get you to understand the situation of things I will go back several days and give you a History of Gen. Imboden's doings. Gen. Imboden found out that the yankees were advancing in three columns, one up the Page, one up the Hardy \u0026amp; Pendleton Valley, and the main force up our valley. Gen. Imboden by forced marches fell upon the column (all Cavalry) near Moorefield very\nunexpectedly, routed them completely, and pursued them within 6 or 7 miles of Romney, in this time capturing all their train which he had to destroy, having no horses to bring out the wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe then returned to the Valley traveling day \u0026amp; night, and only stopping long enough to graze his horses, and returned to the Valley in time to attack the column coming up the Page valley. Before Sigel's forces got up to New Market he attacked the column and utterly routed it, scattering it in the mountains and captured on Friday about 100 of them with about 200 fine cavalry horses. He attacked them on Friday night and on Saturday picked up the prisoners and would have gotten more but Sigel advanced and our forces had to fall back on this side of New Market, our men making a very stubborn resistance but was forced to fall back about 8 o'clock on Saturday night to a point 3 miles this side [of] New Market, the yankees having possession of the town during the night. This now gives you to understand the position of things and I will now commence where I left off with Gen. Breckinridge's troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGen. Breckinridge advanced with his troops a little after day light and not wishing to be tedious he maneuvered his forces from one point to another until about 12 O'clock, when he attacked the enemy with his artillery. Having gotten the [heights] back of the town and after an artillery duel of perhaps one hour, the Cadets from Lexington with the 62 Regiment (Col. Smith's Regiment) charged one of the yank's Batteries. They captured it, but lost heavily, the cadets lost 5 killed and 39 wounded, some of them seriously, your friend Cary Watson Adjutant of the Battalion with Col. Shipp leading the Charge, they both came out safe except Col. Shipp had a slight scratch; Royster also came out unhurt. I give you a list of the killed. Cabell, W.H. McDowell, Crockett, C., Stanard, Jones H. It is said that Col. Gilham and Capt. Sims [Semmes] stayed in the rear where there was no danger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt was at this time that Gen. Breckinridge commenced pressing the enemy at every point and although they had two to our one we drove them from the field capturing five pieces of their Artillery, 111 prisoners and leaving nearly all of their killed and wounded upon the field and in order to make good their retreat burned the bridge over the river. An Officer reports to me today that Sigel is retreating to Winchester in great haste, reporting that we have 30,000 men while we had not more than 4,000 in the fight, our\nreserve having never been brought into action. Gen. Breckinridge's forces are [returning?] up the Valley, whether they go to reinforce Gen. Lee or go to some other point. I went down the Valley with General Breckinridge having gone down with him at his request and was with him most of the time during the fight. I came home last night having left New Market about 1 o'clock\nyesterday. We have had and will continue to have heavy fighting in Virginia, but of the final result no one doubts but we will be successful. We have driven them and at least [repulsed?] them at every point. We are all well. Write soon and often.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eYour father\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJosie sends her love, so do all the rest. I hope when I write again to be able to give you the glorious news that we have driven the yanks from Virginia soil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond July 28 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nYour letter sent by Overton was duly received and contents noted. I have inquired of the Express Company in regard to your trunk, they tell me that it will be safe to send the blankets in it. In regard to your jacket and vest, you merely told me to order them without saying how I was to send them or whether I was to pay for them. I have seen Doherty in regard to them and he can make them out of excellent cloth for $250 so they will be ready in a few days. I will wait until I hear from you before I ship any of the things, if you say so I can put both blankets \u0026amp; clothes in the trunk, let me hear immediately and I will attend to all with great pleasure. I should like very much to go over to see you, but cannot possibly do so, though I do not intend to remain here idle longer than the first of August. I am ashamed of it, will return to Lexington and remain there in camp first.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI have not seen Overton since the school closed. About two dozen of the boys are staying here. Speaking of the appointments, a good many of them surprised me, though I am very well satisfied with what I got, I don't care much however, you know kissing goes by favor. There are eight privates now in the first class, but it is my private belief that the Institute will not be in operation again until the was is over, although they have made arrangements to carry it on, books cloth and provisions an all wanting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI am glad your Father did not suffer by the yankees. Mother lost absolutely every thing she had, and is now a refugee here, sick too, they not only stole all provision, and stock she had, but went about the house breaking up what they could find and then had the assurance to ask my sister if she could not furnish them with a snack of ham. Roller, if I am ever spared to get into yankee land, I will respect nothing but a woman's person, I'll break, pillage and plunder. My Mother, from living in luxury at home, is now\nforced to the necessity of borrowing a wagon to get home in, and I don't know what she is going to live on after she gets there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of old \"23,\" she did [ro__] this time, if the appointments are permanent (which I doubt) but I am afraid Pat will not stand first, I think Davis will get him. Pat has been thinking too much of Miss Mollie, she will ruin him I am afraid, or rather has done so. I will write you a letter in a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSincerely, Your friend\u003cbr\u003e\nLawrence Royster\u003cbr\u003e\nAddress\u003cbr\u003e\nCare, Purcell, Ladd \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorps Cadets Camp on Intermediate Line\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Richmond Dec. 7th 1864\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Roller,\u003cbr\u003e\nI am really ashamed at the idea of neglecting your letter for so long a time, but out here even I scarcely have time to write a letter, so busily are we occupied drilling and having dress parades. Soon after you were at Camp Lee, we moved to this place and it seems impossible, although we have procured the Almshouse for us to get away, we are anxiously expecting a furlough of two weeks to prepare etc. When we will be relieved from duty here I cannot say, we are daily expecting a fight on this line, certainly\nbefore the end of this week. They are making such a stir about our getting the building that I do not expect we will be able to study in peace after we do get there. The provisions and \"we officers\" have all been moved down ready for work but the much persecuted Corps has not been released from the Confederate Authorities yet. Not long since a foreign battalion was raised under Col. Tucker to be stationed in Columbia \u0026amp; Aiken SC as a garrison. A good many of our boys have accepted positions as Captains and Lieutenants, among them, several of the old class, also Duncan, Brockenbrough, James F., Dinwiddie, Barton, Penn and Tunstall. I came near going myself but concluded not to do so, and now I congratulate myself upon not going. I believe we intend to occupy the Alms House until the spring and then move to Lexington again. I am sure I cannot study much in Richmond, and now I have my fears concerning Calculus etc. as it would be more disgraceful than ever should I fail in that, oh! I do want that diploma so much. I have studied hard for two long years and now do not want to fail. We are to room by company, consequently our old room will greatly, to the regret of all parties, be broken up, Pizzini, Davis and myself being in different companies. With that\nexception I have as pleasant a room as I could desire. Stuart, Echols, Etheredge, Royster, Ridley R., James J., Jarratt \u0026amp; Peirce, the officers and non-commissioned of \"B\" Co. The house is an elegant building, much more than old barracks. We will also have to study on Saturday which I do not like much. That fine breakfast on Saturday will be knocked in the head then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoss \u0026amp; Echols desire to be remembered to you.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription","Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["No. 28 V.M.I. Jan 24th 1862","Dear Parents,\nAs I could not finish on a half sheet I concluded I would commence on this as I had several things to write about yet. You enquired in your last about bedding. I have obtained a mattress and have plenty of cover. I put two of my blankets in my trunk in the arsenal because I did not need them. Only one trunk is allowed to a room and I had to send mine to the arsenal. I wish you had the big one at home, for I have not a thing in it. We are not allowed to go to town only on Saturday, when I will see about those slippers, though I think I can do without them very well. I wish I had kept a pair of citizens pants here as I could save my cadet pants very much by wearing them. But it is not worth while to try to send them to me now.","I will try and make out with what I have now. Tell John Carpenter I still think of his promise. I wonder if George would not like to come here, there are several fellows here from the 1st regiment, who got off to come here and if George will come, I will try and get him an appointment. I should like it very much to have him here with me.","You want to know what arrangements they have that cadets are not allowed to come home in two years, I will try and send you a catalogue, so that you may see how it is. I have to study very hard but I like the place better every day. I made a \"perfect\" today. Remember me to Cousin A.B. and all my friends. I hope he will succeed well with his school. R.A. Crawford says I must remember him to A.B. and ask him if he received his \"Phonography.\" I wish you'd send me the Register every week. I do not get to see a paper here hardly and the Register would seem so familiar to me. If you see something really good in the Dispatch, I wish you would send that sometimes too. I wish you would send some soap, whenever you send me that studying gown. A piece or two of that old \"homemade\" would save some little money for soap is high here. But I must close this letter, as the mail box will soon be shut. Excuse it if you please, for it is badly connected, but that could not be helped for I had to write it whenever I had the chance. Write soon to me and give me the news. Much love to all and a kiss for \"brother.\"","Your affectionate son, J.E. Roller","I can't think of any name for brother yet. Tell me in your next what you think of calling him. I [seem] to have forgotten to mention to you that that it is rumored that the Cadets will be invited to Richmond the 22nd of Feb. to see Jeff Davis inaugurated, but it is not generally believed. I wish they would for it will be a grand sight and a great honor to witness the inauguration of what will be one of the greatest powers in the world.\nJ.E.Roller","Staunton, Va.\nStaunton Aug. 25th 1862","My Dear Son\nYour letter to your ma was duly received. In reply to your inquiry about negroes for Genl. Smith, I know of none that can be hired or none that could be bought at this time. If I should hear of any I will write again. Had I known it a week earlier I think I could have gotten several men for him belonging to a party in Loudoun County.","I have not been to Harrisonburg since you wrote about the goods for Pantaloons, and as the season is so far advanced and as you have a prospect of getting other clothing for winter I have concluded not to buy it unless you think you shall need it.","The Mt. Crawford company has been exchanged and I understand that Mr. Blackford has succeeded in getting quite a number of them to join his company. If you have a desire to join his company as first Lieutenant perhaps it would be the best thing you could do. I think it will be best for you to consult Genl. Smith about it. He knows best what your chances would be for a situation after [you graduate]. If you have to enter the service [missing word] it would be better to go into it [now] and get hardened to the service before the cold weather sets in. However, if Genl. Smith thinks you had better stay until you graduate, I shall say to Mr. Blackford as soon as I see him, I will say to him if he will have you appointed that you shall have the privilege of accepting it. I will write again as soon as I see him and let you know what the prospects are of you getting an appointment. George Carpenter could not get out of the army he being a conscript and no provisions being made by Congress for young men wishing to go to the Military Institution. I am though with the Dam and have the Mill running again.\nYours in haste, P.S. Roller","V.M. Institute\nMarch 18th 1863","The following is a true statement of the facts with regard to my tour of O.D. on the 16th inst. and in connection with the removal of reports from the Commandant's office. I marched on O.D. at the usual time on Monday morning, and from that time until the recreation drum at 4 PM, I was either in Mr. Grigg's room, the Commandant's office, or in front of the Barracks (several hours spent either in section room, Mess Hall, or my own room), with the exceptions of the following times, viz.-- from 8-9 in Col. Williamson's section room, from 10-11 in Col. Preston's, from 12 to 1 in Col. Gilham's, and from 1-2 spent partly in Mess Hall and partly in room. I attended all C.P.s and looked up absentees and went in the Commandant's office frequently during the day","Sometime in the morning, I cannot state positively the precise time, though I think between 9 and 10 o'clock AM, upon entering the Commandant's office, I saw one of the fatigue sentinels standing at the desk, with a key in the keyhole. I did not see him have the desk open, nor did I see him have any reports. I remarked to him, \"What are you doing? Do you not know that you are responsible for those reports.\" He replied that he was not stealing reports, but that he just wanted to see if his key would fit the lock. I said nothing more, but turned around immediately and went out.","From 4 o'clock until E.P., I was in my room and went from there to Supper in the Mess Hall, after which I returned to my room (where I remained) until the Study Drum was beaten, when I went down to Mr. Grigg's room and remained there until 11 o'clock. And after spending 10 or 15 minutes in quieting noise, receiving reports of inspectors, seeing the sentinels challenge properly, I went to my room and retired for the night.","I arose about 5 minutes to 7 o' clock and left my room about 15 minutes after and proceeded to Mr. Beckham's room to see some Engineering plates which he had, and from there went to Mess Hall to breakfast, being just in time to meet the corps as it was leaving the Hall. After B. I marched of O.D. and on enquiring of Mr. Shaw for the Guard Book was told that Major Ship had it and also that the reports had been removed, which was the first intimation I had rec'd of the fact. I know not even the slightest circumstance upon which to ground even a suspicion, except the above circumstance, but in justice I feel bound to say, that I could not give any positive evidence that the desk had been opened by him or whether his key fit the lock, and can conscientiously express the belief that he was not the one who removed the reports after E.P., or before E.P. \u0026 [?]. Hoping the\nabove may [prove] \u0026.","J.E. Roller","I forgot to mention that about ten o'clock, seeing the Orderlies Delinquencies laying outside the desk, and knowing that I was responsible for them, I got Mr. Grigg's key and placed them in the desk. Mr. Shaw and two of sentinels were present at the time. I am unable to say how the books came there, and according to the best of my recollection. I saw them there after I saw Mr. Turner at the desk. I do not pretend to say that he placed them there, or that there were left there by the Com't. I merely make the statement and leave the inferences to be drawn.","Richmond, Va.\nNov. 8th/63","Dear Roller,\nAllow me to congratulate you upon your success in obtaining a commission. I want to follow your example. A commission is something I have been seeking, ever since we graduated, but all my efforts are unavailing. Will you inform me by what \"slight of hand\" you were so successful. Let me know all the minutiae, the letters you had \u0026 from whom \u0026 to whom they were addressed \u0026\nthe political or rather military friends you employed. Present my kindest regards to Prince, with many wishes for your success \u0026 the hope you may do honor to my class (which you can do)","I am Truly Yr. Friend \u0026 classmate\nW.W. Flannagan\nBox 610","\"V.M.I\" Jan. 6th '64","Dear Roller,\nYour letter was a pleasant surprise. I did not expect it for some time to come, it was received however too late for me to reply by Thursday's mail, the mail is now always a day too late.","Well sir, I enter upon the deep and stormy waters of the Rubicon on tomorrow. I have labored up to this time as diligently as I could, but I never was now fearful of shipwreck before. I leave the result to fate, wherever she casts my lot, I will have to remain satisfied. I will write you the result however immediately it is known, if I should be thrown I will see you a short time after.","Many thanks to you for your kind invitation to visit you as well as the ladies, it would afford me great pleasure, and if possible, I will accept it. Pizzini and myself are just enjoying the contents of two boxes, which \"that confounded packet\" has at last brought to hand, we wish so much that you were here to share it with us. Prince was out frolicking last night until 12 o'clock, so that I could not attend to your messages. This morning I gave him the letter and told him that I intended writing to you and would send any message he might desire, but he said nothing at all. I have delivered your message to Blum and Perkinson. Beckham left last Saturday for Staunton and carried your trunk with him as you directed, I suppose you have received it by this. Smith F. has not written the letter to his brother yet, as soon as he does, I will forward to you if he does not do so himself. I have heard nothing of Crawford since you left. Dick Chaffin was severely wounded in the recent fight near Covington, 'tis thought his leg will have to be amputated. I wish I could have received your letter in time to reply by Thursday's mail as I know you will expect an answer then. I have attended to your little affairs, no trouble I can assure you. If you have other business in this section, let me hear and I will also attend to that. Overton as well as all the occupants of No. 23 send their kindest regards. You will hear from me again by Monday or Tuesday next.","Your sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","V.M.I. Jan. 9th 1864","My dear Roller,\nThe Rubicon I think is crossed though I did not pass as good an examination as I desired, and have had the misfortune to be thrown in the third section, which is terrible, as you know that section is almost always deficient, though I am through yet I am disheartened at the idea of being that low. I stand only 37, which you know is very low, twenty-six were found deficient. I should like very much to join you and go to Charleston, but you know getting through is better than any thing else. If I should not stand a very good chance as June approaches, I shall resign and join you wherever you at all hazards. The idea of going into the last section has made me feel almost as badly as a deficiency, I can assure you. I hope that you will continue to write me after you leave for the army. I will take great pleasure in replying to you whenever it is in my power. I shall always be happy to hear from you. Sally Crawford has arrived. Pizzini passed a very good examination, made 3 on subject, was not questioned. The thought of being in that deficient section and thrown in June, takes away all the pleasure of getting through. I must close. Let me hear from you.","Your sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","V.M.Institute\nMonday Feb. 22nd 1864","My dear Roller,\nThis is the first holyday that has not found me on fatigue guard for some time past so I will take advantage of it by replying to your letter which was received on yesterday morning. The last account I had of you was that you were in Richmond, applying for an office in the Ordnance Department. I am glad to hear that you are busily engaged in your new department. Allow me to thank you most kindly for your wishes for my success here as well as the desire you expressed of having me with you in your new home. Your letter inspired me with an ardent desire to join you. Since you left I have been several times on the eve of resigning and going to Charleston. I was fortunate enough in January to pass an examination, while many others were thrown and had to resign or be sent home. But at the same time I was so unfortunate as to be thrown into the third section. Since then I have labored with unceasing fidelity, but it seems the harder I work, the worse marks I make. I thought Analytical Geometry was hard enough, but Description certainly surpasses it by far, on that subject I am totally in the dark. My low mark and imperfect recitation have discouraged me so much that I have lost all taste for study. I wrote home for advise on resigning, but they wrote back earnestly entreating me to remain until July. However I have no idea that I will take that advice, I may leave at any time. I may leave am\nexceedingly anxious to be with you, and I now promise, if I leave at any time, will join you. It is a struggle between life and death with me now, if I leave, I give up all hope of ever obtaining an education, and seeing you do so well, inspires me with new desire of finishing my education at the \"V.M.I.\" At the same time I am anxious to be with you. If I enter the service at all I shall not even think of applying for an office of any kind, I expect to be a private wherever I go. At the same time accept my most sincere thanks for your kindness in offering me the office of O.S. if you could get it and I would accept it. I would accept it with great pleasure. I\nsometimes give up all hope of passing, and then again think of remaining and taking my chances in June, so I do not know what to be at. I shall consult Spex in a day or two and will be guided very much by what he says; though very little confidence can be put in anything that he says on such a subject as that, I do not suppose he would tell me even what he thought, however I shall try him.","Prince left here about one month ago, I heard since then that he was a Sergeant in the Engineers Corps, you seem to be the only successful one in your class. Grigg I hear is walking around loose in Petersburg. I am sure no one at the \"V.M.I.\" was glad at your leaving, indeed I heard some express their regret at it. Your old room is vacant. Sally Crawford and Lieut. Steptoe (new Sub) occupy No. 20 together, the former remains very quiet, is swelling on his bars and escorting the ladies home from church, etc. I do not know his qualifications as professor. The occupants of 23 all send their kindest regards. Pat Shafer has just come from the Hospital where he had been confined for several weeks with a severe attack of pneumonia, we thought at one time that he intended leaving us. Blum has been reinstated, but Spex refused to let him go on with the 2nd Class, so he has resigned, he\nsays he will accept a Sergeancy if you will give it to him. Capt. Whitwell\nhas recently returned from furlough accompanied by his lady, they are boarding at the Lexington Hotel. Miss Logan and Mr. Davidson were recently married also, the former I expect you know, a refugee from Winchester. What do you think of the recent law of Congress in regard to the Currency, taxes, etc? I am extremely glad that it will reduce the price of goods. The Steamer which has been as long on the way from Europe has recently arrived, but was destroyed for the goods falling into yankee hands, there were on board all the goods which we needed, the finest english gray cloth, etc. but unfortunately all were lost so I have given up on the idea of wearing a fine suit again.","Spex is still shipping indiscriminately, sometimes twelve or fifteen daily, rats are also reporting in numbers.","Patsy says he will accept an Orderly Sergeant's place if you will give it him, but he adds \"if he can do no better.\" Ross desires his kindest regards to you. I must close, though it is the 22nd, my time is limited. If I do leave, which I confidently expect to do, will write you immediately. I am anxious to be with you. I hope you will write me as often as possible, your letters will always be agreeable.","I am, as ever,\nYour Sincere friend\nLawrence Royster","Va. Mil. Institute\nApril 10th 1864","Dear Roller,\nYour last letter was received several days since and wishing to keep up a more regular correspondence between us, I answer your letter at the first opportunity and hope you will not delay writing a reply to this as long as you did my previous one, although your excuse for doing so was a good as well as a sufficient one. No news worthy of notice has taken place since last writing to you, but the old V.M.I still keeps up her notoriety for rumors and there are a thousand and one afloat about going on marches etc., which I would not like to enumerate, and were I so disposed, I think time and paper would fail me before I accomplished that end. But there is one which if true will wreck all the hopes I have been sustaining for the last six months and before which the pleasure of a long vacation will go \"glimmering like all things that were\": it is that no furloughs will be granted this summer and that our usual vacation of two months will either be spent in Gen. Lee's or Gen. Imboden's camp. This rumor is said to have good foundation, for those who were most interested were watching her with an eagle's eye and after having poised herself above the V.M.I. for some time during which many feathers were plucked from her wing, she was seen to direct her course toward Col. Preston's where she rested from his labors. There was another last week that we were going on a march and this one came from the direction of Gen. Smith's and with such force against barracks that some of her feathers are still visible on the stoops. Numerous others are afloat but as I said before to enumerate them would take more time than I have at my disposal.","With regard to your inquiry about Prince, I have not heard from him since he left nor have I seen any one who has; but I reckon he is having a good time wherever he is as he always takes things easy. Crawford resigned a few weeks since and has again entered the army as a private; Col. John Ross has been appointed to fill his vacancy. Old Max studies as hard as ever and talks\nas much about being found [deficient], but I believe they would put him through even if he were deficient on account of his good conduct. He received a letter from you a few days since and says he will answer it soon. I am very glad you like my uncle as I expected you would. I think you estimate his services too highly when you say that he deserves more of the credit for the defense of Charleston tho' he has done a great deal towards it. I hardly ever hear from him except though you and therefore your letters\nare doubly acceptable. Give my best to him when you next see him. With best wishes for your future prosperity I remain,","Yours truly, A.W. Overton","\"V.M.I.\" April 21st 1864","My Dear Roller,\nYour kind and interesting letter should have had a more speedy reply, but as the examination approaches, I am more and more busy every day. The Class has lost a great deal of time and consequently will not have so much to review in. We are now in the field surveying, have not yet finished Shades and Shadows. The weather has been during the past month colder than I have felt\nfor eight years even in the depth of winter. The mountains in sight are still covered with snow, and today is the only mild and clear day that we have had for over one month, and notwithstanding this we have not had fire since Christmas, and during the deep snows we had suspension of all duties for several days at a time. The cold was so severe that it was impossible to study, a great many went to bed in order to keep warm. This together with Col. Massie's sickness has thrown the 3rd class back very much, so now the hard work comes.","Since you left quite a change has taken place in the Faculty. Lt. Col. Ross has been appointed assistant Prof. Math 4th Class in your place; Sal Crawford received a commission in his old regiment and resigned about a month ago. Dr. Ross is Asst. prof French as well as Asst. Surgeon.","Spex is still very fond of his \"reviews and parades.\" Not long since Gen. Rosser's Cavalry Brigade came through here and encamped about ten or twelve miles beyond Lexington, by Spex's invitation he reviewed the Corps and inspected the barracks. Several days afterwards, he presented the Corps with a flag captured in battle from 164th New York Regiment as a trophy; the\npresentation speech was very fine indeed, it took place under guard tree before a very large crowd. Scott Shipp received it and replied; his was also very good but he was very much excited though, however it was his first speech in public. After the ceremony was over the Cavalry made a charge in field in front of barracks to give us an idea of it. But the idea, Roller, of the Corps of Cadets receiving a trophy taken by our troops in the field from the yankees; it looked like saying, \"Well, you are too weak and afraid to do any thing of this yourselves, so we will make you a present of one,\" I feel that it is a disgrace to the Corps. The speaker alluded in such a touching manner to the precious blood which was spilt in taking it, and of the Col. falling in the charge. That night he invited the officers of the Institute and the 1st Class to attend a party at the house where he was staying, but as all could not attend, Spex allowed only the four Captains and Adjt. to go. Several days afterwards he invited Spex to review his\nbrigade, and the officers and 1st Class again to dine with him, which as many as could conveniently do so, very readily accepted of.","I should like very much to enjoy those nice vegetables and fish you were speaking of, it certainly would be a great treat, especially when everything is so high and scarce, we are nearer starving here than ever before, a piece of beef frequently comes on the table for nine men which candidly speaking I could easily cover with one hand. If the school cannot be maintained on a better scale, I think they had as well close it. It is rumored and I partly believe it that instead of giving the Corps furlough next summer,\nwe are to be sent in a body to Gen. Lee's army. We have not had a march since December last, which I think I gave you an account of. Err this reaches you I imagine you will have received some news from the two grand armies on the Potomac, we are of opinion that it will be the greatest of the war up to this time. May Heaven give us the victory! Many thanks to you for your kind offer, it will be very acceptable. I will inform you immediately of the result of the examination after I know my fate, should I be unsuccessful will go directly from here to Charleston, so in your next letter write me what to equip myself with before leaving and what articles I can procure in Charleston as I do not want to carry more than is necessary.","There are now about fifty odd in the third class and I do not think Massie will pass more than twenty. I know he intends making a most \"awful rake.\" I must not neglect to tell you of the marriage of Miss Sanders (I suppose you remember her) to Capt. Contri an Italian on Gen. Morgan's staff. They say he is a very accomplished and gallant man, fought fourteen pitched battles in Europe, was in Crimean war etc., that is all I know however. They were here today. The Commandant's Office is now a reception room for all visitors, they are not allowed to come into barracks during study hours under any pretence whatever.","How are you progressing with the ladies now or do you visit them at all? As for myself, I have long since abandoned all thoughts of them, scarcely even look at them, you know how fatal they are. I have many things to write, but it is almost 11 o'clock PM and this is the last chance I will have to write for sometime to come. Finished my day's survey in[--] rather earlier today or would not have had this [missing word]. Write me as often as you can.","Your sincere friend,\nLawrence Royster","Sam Hopkins who was here last year, after being confined in some Yankee prison for several months returned home and died two days after.","Camp Stevens- Richmond\nMay 3, 1864","Dear Roller,\nYour esteemed favor did not reach me as soon as it would, had I not been absent on duty when it reached Camp. I hope you will pardon the delay on that account.","I must confess, I have been sadly disappointed in my calculations. When I resigned at the Institute, I was confident of a position in the Engineers. Alas! For the uncertainty of human expectations! I had thought very seriously of joining the Infantry, as a private, \u0026 but for the remonstrances of my parents, think I would have. There is little, well, I see none, chance of promotion in this service unless specially favored, which I have no right to expect. But I am not murmuring. I will be contented, if I only get through this struggle safe. It would afford you little interest, \u0026 cause me more mortification, to detail to you the many ways in which I have been\ndeceived. If I could only forget the many apparently bright prospects which have been offered me, I should feel at least condoled, but memory still sings out \"he, who tries to better a good condition, often renders it worse.\"","Your very kind offers in my behalf, I can assure you, are highly appreciated, \u0026 nothing would give me more pleasure than to be with you, I hope it may be so.","We are anxiously awaiting the result of the impending issue in Northern Virginia. I may say, in truth, never was so much anxiety manifested in any one battle. That we shall be victorious is my confident belief. We had some little excitement in this immediate locality last week, occasioned by the appearance of the enemy in some force at our positions [?] on the Pamunky. It turned out, however, to be a slight demonstration. Nothing else of special interest. Beckham \u0026 Boyd send their regards. Crawford has left the\nInstitute, he failed to get a detail. Write soon \u0026 let me know all.","Your sincere friend,\nJ.B. Prince","Grassy Dale Va., May 17th 1864","My Dear Son,\nIt has now been two weeks since we heard from you, but we suppose you have written but owing to the Raiders destroying the Rail Roads around Richmond we have no mail communication with the South. Since I wrote to you from Charlottesville we have had an exciting time in the Valley. I heard at Charlottesville that the Yankee Genl. Sigel was advancing up the Valley. When I returned to Staunton I found Genl. John C. Breckinridge at that point with two Brigade of Infantry and 12 pieces of Artillery. They left Staunton on Friday last and encamped at Mt. Crawford that night and left early the next morning and encamped that night at Lacy Springs and commenced their march next (Sunday) morning at one o'clock and halted a little below Tenth Legion and remained in that position until Gen. Breckinridge had news from the front.","To get you to understand the situation of things I will go back several days and give you a History of Gen. Imboden's doings. Gen. Imboden found out that the yankees were advancing in three columns, one up the Page, one up the Hardy \u0026 Pendleton Valley, and the main force up our valley. Gen. Imboden by forced marches fell upon the column (all Cavalry) near Moorefield very\nunexpectedly, routed them completely, and pursued them within 6 or 7 miles of Romney, in this time capturing all their train which he had to destroy, having no horses to bring out the wagon.","He then returned to the Valley traveling day \u0026 night, and only stopping long enough to graze his horses, and returned to the Valley in time to attack the column coming up the Page valley. Before Sigel's forces got up to New Market he attacked the column and utterly routed it, scattering it in the mountains and captured on Friday about 100 of them with about 200 fine cavalry horses. He attacked them on Friday night and on Saturday picked up the prisoners and would have gotten more but Sigel advanced and our forces had to fall back on this side of New Market, our men making a very stubborn resistance but was forced to fall back about 8 o'clock on Saturday night to a point 3 miles this side [of] New Market, the yankees having possession of the town during the night. This now gives you to understand the position of things and I will now commence where I left off with Gen. Breckinridge's troops.","Gen. Breckinridge advanced with his troops a little after day light and not wishing to be tedious he maneuvered his forces from one point to another until about 12 O'clock, when he attacked the enemy with his artillery. Having gotten the [heights] back of the town and after an artillery duel of perhaps one hour, the Cadets from Lexington with the 62 Regiment (Col. Smith's Regiment) charged one of the yank's Batteries. They captured it, but lost heavily, the cadets lost 5 killed and 39 wounded, some of them seriously, your friend Cary Watson Adjutant of the Battalion with Col. Shipp leading the Charge, they both came out safe except Col. Shipp had a slight scratch; Royster also came out unhurt. I give you a list of the killed. Cabell, W.H. McDowell, Crockett, C., Stanard, Jones H. It is said that Col. Gilham and Capt. Sims [Semmes] stayed in the rear where there was no danger.","It was at this time that Gen. Breckinridge commenced pressing the enemy at every point and although they had two to our one we drove them from the field capturing five pieces of their Artillery, 111 prisoners and leaving nearly all of their killed and wounded upon the field and in order to make good their retreat burned the bridge over the river. An Officer reports to me today that Sigel is retreating to Winchester in great haste, reporting that we have 30,000 men while we had not more than 4,000 in the fight, our\nreserve having never been brought into action. Gen. Breckinridge's forces are [returning?] up the Valley, whether they go to reinforce Gen. Lee or go to some other point. I went down the Valley with General Breckinridge having gone down with him at his request and was with him most of the time during the fight. I came home last night having left New Market about 1 o'clock\nyesterday. We have had and will continue to have heavy fighting in Virginia, but of the final result no one doubts but we will be successful. We have driven them and at least [repulsed?] them at every point. We are all well. Write soon and often.","Your father","Josie sends her love, so do all the rest. I hope when I write again to be able to give you the glorious news that we have driven the yanks from Virginia soil.","Richmond July 28 1864","My Dear Roller,\nYour letter sent by Overton was duly received and contents noted. I have inquired of the Express Company in regard to your trunk, they tell me that it will be safe to send the blankets in it. In regard to your jacket and vest, you merely told me to order them without saying how I was to send them or whether I was to pay for them. I have seen Doherty in regard to them and he can make them out of excellent cloth for $250 so they will be ready in a few days. I will wait until I hear from you before I ship any of the things, if you say so I can put both blankets \u0026 clothes in the trunk, let me hear immediately and I will attend to all with great pleasure. I should like very much to go over to see you, but cannot possibly do so, though I do not intend to remain here idle longer than the first of August. I am ashamed of it, will return to Lexington and remain there in camp first.","I have not seen Overton since the school closed. About two dozen of the boys are staying here. Speaking of the appointments, a good many of them surprised me, though I am very well satisfied with what I got, I don't care much however, you know kissing goes by favor. There are eight privates now in the first class, but it is my private belief that the Institute will not be in operation again until the was is over, although they have made arrangements to carry it on, books cloth and provisions an all wanting.","I am glad your Father did not suffer by the yankees. Mother lost absolutely every thing she had, and is now a refugee here, sick too, they not only stole all provision, and stock she had, but went about the house breaking up what they could find and then had the assurance to ask my sister if she could not furnish them with a snack of ham. Roller, if I am ever spared to get into yankee land, I will respect nothing but a woman's person, I'll break, pillage and plunder. My Mother, from living in luxury at home, is now\nforced to the necessity of borrowing a wagon to get home in, and I don't know what she is going to live on after she gets there.","Speaking of old \"23,\" she did [ro__] this time, if the appointments are permanent (which I doubt) but I am afraid Pat will not stand first, I think Davis will get him. Pat has been thinking too much of Miss Mollie, she will ruin him I am afraid, or rather has done so. I will write you a letter in a few days.","Sincerely, Your friend\nLawrence Royster\nAddress\nCare, Purcell, Ladd \u0026 Co.","Corps Cadets Camp on Intermediate Line\nNear Richmond Dec. 7th 1864","My Dear Roller,\nI am really ashamed at the idea of neglecting your letter for so long a time, but out here even I scarcely have time to write a letter, so busily are we occupied drilling and having dress parades. Soon after you were at Camp Lee, we moved to this place and it seems impossible, although we have procured the Almshouse for us to get away, we are anxiously expecting a furlough of two weeks to prepare etc. When we will be relieved from duty here I cannot say, we are daily expecting a fight on this line, certainly\nbefore the end of this week. They are making such a stir about our getting the building that I do not expect we will be able to study in peace after we do get there. The provisions and \"we officers\" have all been moved down ready for work but the much persecuted Corps has not been released from the Confederate Authorities yet. Not long since a foreign battalion was raised under Col. Tucker to be stationed in Columbia \u0026 Aiken SC as a garrison. A good many of our boys have accepted positions as Captains and Lieutenants, among them, several of the old class, also Duncan, Brockenbrough, James F., Dinwiddie, Barton, Penn and Tunstall. I came near going myself but concluded not to do so, and now I congratulate myself upon not going. I believe we intend to occupy the Alms House until the spring and then move to Lexington again. I am sure I cannot study much in Richmond, and now I have my fears concerning Calculus etc. as it would be more disgraceful than ever should I fail in that, oh! I do want that diploma so much. I have studied hard for two long years and now do not want to fail. We are to room by company, consequently our old room will greatly, to the regret of all parties, be broken up, Pizzini, Davis and myself being in different companies. With that\nexception I have as pleasant a room as I could desire. Stuart, Echols, Etheredge, Royster, Ridley R., James J., Jarratt \u0026 Peirce, the officers and non-commissioned of \"B\" Co. The house is an elegant building, much more than old barracks. We will also have to study on Saturday which I do not like much. That fine breakfast on Saturday will be knocked in the head then.","Ross \u0026 Echols desire to be remembered to you."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJohn E. Roller personal papers, 1862-1910. MS 0171. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["John E. Roller personal papers, 1862-1910. MS 0171. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe John E. Roller papers include:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil War era letters from cadet friends concerning life at VMI\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil War dispatches and telegrams that date from Roller's service with the Confederate States of America engineers, including one document signed by General Robert E. Lee\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne scrapbook (circa 1910) that contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and other related information\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo photographs, one of Confederate soldier Lieutenant Colonel Samuel T. Walker (10th Virginia Infantry Regiment) and one of the Virginia Legislature Centennial Committee (1871)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Cadet Norwood B. Randolph in 1870\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther items\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and the upcoming inauguration of Jefferson Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards Peter S. Roller's inability to supply General Francis H. Smith with hired or slave labor. Letter also includes a discussion of when John E. Roller should join the Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, VIrginia. In the letter, John E. Roller submits a report concerning the theft of Commandant records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Richmond, Virginia. Letter congratulates John E. Roller on his Army commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses examinations and mutual friends at VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards results of examinations and that Lawrence Royster is considering leaving VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic problems, uncertainty about staying at VMI, and mentions several recent graduates and cadets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses rumors about deployment of cadets and cadets who have left VMI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academics, changes in faculty, and cadet life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Camp Stephens, Richmond, Virginia. Joseph B. Prince recently resigned from a teaching job at VMI to join the Army, but is disappointed in his Army position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Grassy Dale, Virginia. Letter reports news of fighting in the Shenandoah Valley between forces of General Breckinridge and General Sigel. The letter also mentions the Battle of New Market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards Hunter's Raid and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards travel to VMI's temporary headquarters at the Alms House in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include Richard L. Gray, Nannie Lewis, G. W. Berlin, and C. L. Hammond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes dispatches, notes, and telegrams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regards receipt of recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertifies Thomas Hubbard, born in Caswell County, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch reports on enemy strength.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument requests for officer to be assigned at Weldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia. Regards enemy naval forces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I have telegraphed Hampton to return to Richmond. Send for him. Young's brigade under Col. Wright cannot be far in advance of Richmond. Get your Cavalry together, aid it with the Infantry, and drive back enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScouting report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards transportation for officer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards a matter pending before the War Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards a personnel request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards a request for ammunition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch directs W. Brown to send forge to Dunlap's Crossing, Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch requests map of Dinwiddie, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch requests \"all amputating sets on hand.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"If you should receive an unintelligible signal dispatch from Gen. Beauregard tonight or in morning take no notice of it- it is sent for a purpose.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch explains that Mayo is too sick to attend court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch conveys instructions and reprimand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch regards troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch requests five dollar notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and related information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel T. Walker (1830-1863) served with the 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment and was killed in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia in May 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes holograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Norwood B. Randolph in 1870, and other items.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The John E. Roller papers include:\n\nCivil War era letters from cadet friends concerning life at VMI\nCivil War dispatches and telegrams that date from Roller's service with the Confederate States of America engineers, including one document signed by General Robert E. Lee\nOne scrapbook (circa 1910) that contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and other related information\nTwo photographs, one of Confederate soldier Lieutenant Colonel Samuel T. Walker (10th Virginia Infantry Regiment) and one of the Virginia Legislature Centennial Committee (1871)\nHolograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Cadet Norwood B. Randolph in 1870\nOther items","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards cadet life and the upcoming inauguration of Jefferson Davis.","Written from Staunton, Virginia. Letter regards Peter S. Roller's inability to supply General Francis H. Smith with hired or slave labor. Letter also includes a discussion of when John E. Roller should join the Army.","Written from VMI, Lexington, VIrginia. In the letter, John E. Roller submits a report concerning the theft of Commandant records.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter congratulates John E. Roller on his Army commission.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses examinations and mutual friends at VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards results of examinations and that Lawrence Royster is considering leaving VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic problems, uncertainty about staying at VMI, and mentions several recent graduates and cadets.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses rumors about deployment of cadets and cadets who have left VMI.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academics, changes in faculty, and cadet life.","Written from Camp Stephens, Richmond, Virginia. Joseph B. Prince recently resigned from a teaching job at VMI to join the Army, but is disappointed in his Army position.","Written from Grassy Dale, Virginia. Letter reports news of fighting in the Shenandoah Valley between forces of General Breckinridge and General Sigel. The letter also mentions the Battle of New Market.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards Hunter's Raid and family news.","Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter regards travel to VMI's temporary headquarters at the Alms House in Richmond.","Correspondents include Richard L. Gray, Nannie Lewis, G. W. Berlin, and C. L. Hammond.","Includes dispatches, notes, and telegrams.","Letter regards receipt of recommendations.","Certifies Thomas Hubbard, born in Caswell County, North Carolina.","Dispatch reports on enemy strength.","Document requests for officer to be assigned at Weldon.","Written near Drewry's Bluff, Virginia. Regards enemy naval forces.","\"I have telegraphed Hampton to return to Richmond. Send for him. Young's brigade under Col. Wright cannot be far in advance of Richmond. Get your Cavalry together, aid it with the Infantry, and drive back enemy.\"","Scouting report.","Dispatch regards transportation for officer.","Dispatch regards a matter pending before the War Department.","Dispatch regards a personnel request.","Dispatch regards a request for ammunition.","Dispatch directs W. Brown to send forge to Dunlap's Crossing, Georgia.","Dispatch requests map of Dinwiddie, Virginia.","Dispatch requests \"all amputating sets on hand.\"","\"If you should receive an unintelligible signal dispatch from Gen. Beauregard tonight or in morning take no notice of it- it is sent for a purpose.\"","Dispatch explains that Mayo is too sick to attend court.","Dispatch conveys instructions and reprimand.","Dispatch regards troop movements.","Dispatch requests five dollar notes.","Scrapbook contains clippings about Civil War battles, veterans, unit reunions, monument dedications, and related information.","Samuel T. Walker (1830-1863) served with the 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment and was killed in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia in May 1863.","Includes holograph text of a cadet literary-debating society speech delivered by Norwood B. Randolph in 1870, and other items."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. 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Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","John Thomas Lewis Preston (1811-1890) was one of the founders of VMI. He served at VMI as a member of the first Board of Visitors (1839) and as a Professor of Modern Languages from 1839 to 1875. During the Civil War he was on the staff of General Stonewall Jackson.","Lexington April 28, 1863","Dr General,\nAccording to your direction I have purchased for you $2700 of 8 prct [percent] Confed. Bonds. This leaves a small balance to your credit. The bonds are deposited in the Bank of Rockbridge.","Our tannery has been very prosperous. I have not deemed it necessary to write to you about it hitherto. But now I have to say that the concern will be ready to pay over to you in a few weeks, as your share of the profits from ten to fifteen thousand dollars ($10,000 - 15,000). We have on hand a contract for tanning from the Government which will not be as profitable as our operations heretofore have been but it will be remunerative and [left edge] Maggie sends her love at the same time safe. If I can be of any service to you in investing your money let me know. I was informed at the VMI that there was a balance of $50 against you on the Treasurer's Book. I told the Supt. that I would settle it out of your funds. Maggie wrote lately to Mrs. Jackson something about your house. I cannot recollect any other business items.","I expect to leave home, day after tomorrow for the Gen. Assembly at Columbia. I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.","If you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. Preston.","July 4, 1889\nMy dear General and old-time comrade-\nFinis Opus Coronat\nThe crown of a worthy work is its successful completion.  How unspeakably precious is this crown, when the work is one's life work! No other work to be done, and therefore, no apprehension of failure in the future.","The proof of your work is twofold- first in rearing a noble structure upon its foundation and then in raising it from its ruins.  Testimony to this work is found in the annals of the state of Virginia, in the records of successive Boards of Visitors, by the voices and the lives of the Alumni who have gone forth from its walls, and by these words from him who is the sole surviving sharer of your labors from the founding of the V. M. I. to its semi-centennial Jubilee.","But best of all is the testimony of your own conscience, that you have never swerved from your purpose, nor spared yourself in your devotion to the object you had set before you.","With the many, various, and formidable obstacles you had to encounter I am familiar, but what other and unrevealed struggles were yours, none but yourself may ever know.","The crown of a completed work is yours.","But for all true and faithful followers of the Master there is another crown laid up – a crown of glory – a crown, not for the closing of this mortal life, but a crown for the opening of an immortal life – a crown to be worn forever!","May this crown, my old friend, be yours and mine!\nAnd for this hope let us united in saying – Laus Deo!\nAffectionately,\nJ. T. L. Preston\n1839-1889","The original journal is located in the Library of Congress (John Thomas Lewis Preston MMC-1936; MSS94284).","The John T. L. 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The original journal is held by the Library of Congress.\nPreston's United States passport (May 1851)\nFranklin Society membership certificate (1851)\nA typescript \"brief historical sketch\" of VMI written as a speech for the Institute's semi-centennial celebration in 1889 (the typescript contains handwritten corrections in ink; Preston's son delivered the address on behalf of his father).\n\nThe majority of the papers relate to Preston's personal, financial, and property (land) transactions and do not involve his work at VMI.","A noteable item includes a letter (dated April 24 1863) to General Stonewall Jackson (to whom Preston was related by marriage) in which Preston discusses religious and financial matters.","Passport for John T. L. Preston.","Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Topics financial transactions affecting Stonewall Jackson, including the purchase of Confederate bonds and proceeds from sale of tannery. 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But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.","If you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. Preston.","July 4, 1889\nMy dear General and old-time comrade-\nFinis Opus Coronat\nThe crown of a worthy work is its successful completion.  How unspeakably precious is this crown, when the work is one's life work! No other work to be done, and therefore, no apprehension of failure in the future.","The proof of your work is twofold- first in rearing a noble structure upon its foundation and then in raising it from its ruins.  Testimony to this work is found in the annals of the state of Virginia, in the records of successive Boards of Visitors, by the voices and the lives of the Alumni who have gone forth from its walls, and by these words from him who is the sole surviving sharer of your labors from the founding of the V. M. 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I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\u003cbr\u003e\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. 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I was informed at the VMI that there was a balance of $50 against you on the Treasurer's Book. I told the Supt. that I would settle it out of your funds. Maggie wrote lately to Mrs. Jackson something about your house. I cannot recollect any other business items.","I expect to leave home, day after tomorrow for the Gen. Assembly at Columbia. I go with the earnest wish and prayer that this the supreme council of our branch of the church may under the guidance of the Holy Spirit be able to devise something which will be operative in impregnating the institutions of our very nation with the spirit of vital Christianity. I cannot myself think of any new mode of attempting this. We have in operation all the agencies prescribed in the Gospel and if these are used in the spirit of the Gospel they will prove sufficient. But the real battle of the Church will begin when the national struggle is closed and Peace opens the flood gates through which will flow upon society the stream of evils generated by War. Profanity, Sabbath breaking, intemperance, idleness, lawlessness and general looseness of morals may be expected partly as the reactive influence of the scenes through which the entire youthful population of the land have been called to pass. Against all this the church must lift up her banners if would maintain her own. But instead of merely maintaining her own she does not make the reorganization of things the occasion of assuming an advanced position, will she be guiltless.\nDr. Palmer has replied to Dr. White who had communicated [illegible] about supplying the army with religious service. He does not express any very decided convictions upon the subject and looks to some action by the Gen. Assb. I trust it is a good Providence that has given to your corps Mr. Lacy.  Remember me warmly to him.","If you can make any suggestions touching church matters, write to me at Columbia Pres. Gen. Assembly. On business at Lex. If you wish anything done before I return Gilham or Fuller will attend to it for you. My love to your wife if she is still with you.\nYrs. Trly J. T. L. Preston.","July 4, 1889\nMy dear General and old-time comrade-\nFinis Opus Coronat\nThe crown of a worthy work is its successful completion.  How unspeakably precious is this crown, when the work is one's life work! No other work to be done, and therefore, no apprehension of failure in the future.","The proof of your work is twofold- first in rearing a noble structure upon its foundation and then in raising it from its ruins.  Testimony to this work is found in the annals of the state of Virginia, in the records of successive Boards of Visitors, by the voices and the lives of the Alumni who have gone forth from its walls, and by these words from him who is the sole surviving sharer of your labors from the founding of the V. M. I. to its semi-centennial Jubilee.","But best of all is the testimony of your own conscience, that you have never swerved from your purpose, nor spared yourself in your devotion to the object you had set before you.","With the many, various, and formidable obstacles you had to encounter I am familiar, but what other and unrevealed struggles were yours, none but yourself may ever know.","The crown of a completed work is yours.","But for all true and faithful followers of the Master there is another crown laid up – a crown of glory – a crown, not for the closing of this mortal life, but a crown for the opening of an immortal life – a crown to be worn forever!","May this crown, my old friend, be yours and mine!\nAnd for this hope let us united in saying – Laus Deo!\nAffectionately,\nJ. T. L. 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The first group of women to matriculate in 1997 included a few transfer students who were able to graduate after two years because of advanced academic standing at enrollment.","On the occasion of the VMI vs. Liberty football game","Stephen L. Carter is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale, where he has taught since 1982.","Lt. Terry Plunk was killed in action during Operation Desert Storm.","VMI Bugler Wilbur Swihart, known as \"Bill the Bugler\". He was the subject of a CBS news \"On the Road with Charles Kuralt\" story.","Lt. Terry Plunk was killed in action during Operation Desert Storm.","Mark Alexander Milley is a United States Army officer. A four-star general, he is the 39th Chief of Staff of the Army.","The U. S. Supreme Court ruled against the Institute's all male admission policy in 1996, and the first women were enrolled at VMI in the fall of 1997.","Louis S. Welker (Class of 1972) produced the film during his third and second class years (1970-1971).  David Hall (Class of 1972) wrote the narration and narrated the film.  The film was subsequently used for several years by the VMI Admissions Office to assist with cadet recruiting.","3 copies","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This collection was originally in VHS videotape format and has been converted to DVD format.","Photograph of Ambassador Young receiving the Daniels Award","Background information about the Tick Rover Robot project is found online in the September 2013 issue of the Institute Report.","A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life.  The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.","John O. Marsh, Jr. receives the New Market Medal.","The graduation speaker was Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense.","Video of speech about Civil Rights activist Jonathan M. Daniels by Ruby Sales, given in Lexington, Virginia at the Robert E. Lee Episcopal Church. Daniels saved Sale's life in 1965.","Ambassador Andrew Young receives the second Jonathan M. Daniels '61 Humanitarian Award at VMI on March 23, 2006","Events of the weekend honoring football coach John McKenna. Includes members of his winning teams who returned to VMI for the event; McKenna and others speaking during celebratory dinner","Cadets whose articles were published in volume 1 of New Horizons talk about their research","Ceremony honoring Daniels.  Speakers include Superintendent Josiah Bunting III; E. Cabell Brand, who presents a painting and book to the Promaji Club; and the Dean of the Canterbury Cathedral the Very Reverend John A. Simpson.","Official breakout video for Class of 2004.  Includes significant events in the months prior to Breakout, including matriculation, new cadet oath at New Market and speech by John O. Marsh Jr., football game.  Breakout scenes follow, including marches and other activities and climb up muddy hill (a practice since discontinued).  Video culminates with ceremony in Barracks courtyard.","Various speeches to cadets and other VMI audiences from 19-200x. 2 disks.","Disk 1 Content","Disk 1 contentCadre member Cadet Anthony Peters (Class of 2004) addresses incoming Rats, August 2003COL Eric Hutchings Keydet Club speech, June 2000SGT MAJ Al Hockaday addresses the Class of 2004 at Breakout, Feb 2001BG Alan Farrell addresses Class of 2005 at their Ring Figure dinner, November 2004Address by Roanoke Times sportswriter Bill Brill at the Keydet Club Reunion for the 1975 and 1976 VMI Basketball teams.","Disk 2 content","Disk 2 contentHon. Steven J. McAuliffe '70 addresses the Class of 1994 at their Ring presentation, 2003Address by Ms. Donzaleigh Abernathy at the Jonathan Daniels Courtyard Dedication, March 25, 2004Hon. Julian Hirst '41 address the Class of 1941 at their 50th reunion, April 1991Cadet Charles Bunting '01 addresses Rats of the Class of 2004 during Cadre Week, August 2000Address of MG James Morgan, Jr. '45 at the dedication of the Jackson Hope Medal Memorial, May 15, 2003","Local PBS television special marking the 21st anniversary of the admission of the first black cadets at VMI.  Also includes excerpts from a panel discussion held at VMI.","See separate dvd for full recording of full panel discussion.","Events from Black History Month celebration, including Jonathan Daniels ceremony and panel discussion about Daniels.  2 discs","Includes film of ROTC cavalry drill and horsemanship practice on Parade Ground, including jumping; Barracks scenes; cadet orchestra; other scenes from cadet life ca. 1939","Orientation and convocations held during the Spring of 1997 to prepare the Corps for the beginning of coeducation.","This collection contains marketing commercials produced for local television broadcasts and off air news story for VMI events.","ABC network television show Good Morning America show.! Diane Sawyer and Charlie Gibson broadcast live from Crozet Hall during breakfast on Founders Day, November 11, 2002.","News conference held at VMI, introducing General Peay as VMI's 14th Superintendent.","News videos produced by the VMI Office of Communication and Marketing during the period 2012-2014. Topics: Inaugural Parade, Virginia Governor McAuliffe; Air Force ROTC flight incentive final; Battle of New Market 150th anniversary; soaring; reveille and Retreat; Army ROTC FTX (10-12-2012); Corps Physical Training Building groundbreaking; Founders Day, 2013; Heritage Exhibit VMI Museum; Presidential Inaugural Parades History; NCAA Athletes Rats (Soccer and football) drill.","Color film footage depicting cadet life in 1941.  Includes scenes of ROTC cavalry unit, horses, and stables; parades; football games, including Thanksgiving game against Virginia Tech; social life (cadets with their dates), and buildings.","Sweat party, Fall 1987","Address to the Friends of Preston Library by VMI alumnus Michael A. Burke, Class of 1973, on the origin of VMI slang.  This speech was based on research the Burke did for graduate coursework in linguistics.","Highlights of Coach John McKenna.  Includes reflections by McKenna, his family, and Gens. Bunting and Peay; footage from games.","Includes New Market battle reenactment, ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery,  Willard Scott interview, Hee Haw TV program salute.","Includes New Market Day ceremony, parade, and bible presentation","In December 1994 Preston Library collections and staff moved out the building while it was being renovated.  The project was completed in the Spring of 1996.  During this time the bulk of the books were stored in a local unoccupied building (known as \"the Roses building\" after a department store that once occupied it); other storage locations were Cocke Hall, Smith Hall, and misc. other local locations. Library reference and circulation services were provided out of old Lejeune Hall (which was torn down in 2006).  Other staff occupied offices in Nichols, Smith Hall, and Crozet Hall.","Good Morning America television program presents interview with VMI Cadet Jon R. Milner regarding ROTC","General James Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps, dedicates display in VMI Museum's Hall of Valor.","Inclues: 2014 Virginia gubernatorial inaugural parade; Air Force ROTC flight incentive; 150th anniversary of Battle of New Market; soaring; reveille and retreat; Army ROTC FTX Oct. 2012; Corps Physical Training Facility groundbreaking. May 2014; Founders Day 2013; Heritage Exhibit at Museum; Ppresidential inaugural parades history; NCAA soccer and football Rats drill","Video created to coincide with the dedication of Third Barracks, November 2008.  It includes use of historical images from the VMI Archives along with film footage from 2008.  Keith Gibson, VMI Museum director, provides some commentary.","Unveiling of the mMemorial marker dedicated to Civil Rights movement martyr Jonathan Daniels, VMI Class of 1961, in Hayneville Alabama.  The monument was sponsored by VMI.","Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared at VMI on February 1, 2017.  This event was co-sponsored by the Washington and Lee University School of Law.  The format was an interview conducted by two of her biographers.  The event took place in Cameron Hall.","A collection of video footage collected by the Office of Communications and Marketing relating to the VMI coeducation court case (United States v. Virginia), concerning coeducation, assimilation planning, and the matriculation of the first female cadets. Includes news clips from national and local news.","Binder containing digital copy of a film produced by Louis S.Welker (VMI Class of 1972) along with correspondence and other material that explains the history of the film. The film, which Welker called \"When We Were Keydets\", documents cadet life from a cadet's point of view during a 15 month period in 1970 - 1971.","This collection of born digital .mp4 files was transferred from the VMI Communications and Marketing Department. The videos showcase VMI special events (e.g., matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, and speeches), and other topics that relate to VMI activities and cadet life.","Duration [00:08:13]","Duration [00:28:27]; Produced by William Henricks Associates","Duration [01:28:26]","4 parts; total duration [02:01:01]","Duration [01:55:58]","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","There are no restrictions.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. 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David Hall (Class of 1972) wrote the narration and narrated the film.  The film was subsequently used for several years by the VMI Admissions Office to assist with cadet recruiting.","3 copies","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This item has been converted to .mp4 format.","This collection was originally in VHS videotape format and has been converted to DVD format.","Photograph of Ambassador Young receiving the Daniels Award","Background information about the Tick Rover Robot project is found online in the September 2013 issue of the Institute Report.","A collection of videos (some amateur, some professional) documenting special events such as matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, speeches, and other topics relating to VMI activities and cadet life.  The bulk of this collection dates from the 1980's forward, although a few date from an earlier period.","John O. Marsh, Jr. receives the New Market Medal.","The graduation speaker was Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense.","Video of speech about Civil Rights activist Jonathan M. Daniels by Ruby Sales, given in Lexington, Virginia at the Robert E. Lee Episcopal Church. Daniels saved Sale's life in 1965.","Ambassador Andrew Young receives the second Jonathan M. Daniels '61 Humanitarian Award at VMI on March 23, 2006","Events of the weekend honoring football coach John McKenna. Includes members of his winning teams who returned to VMI for the event; McKenna and others speaking during celebratory dinner","Cadets whose articles were published in volume 1 of New Horizons talk about their research","Ceremony honoring Daniels.  Speakers include Superintendent Josiah Bunting III; E. Cabell Brand, who presents a painting and book to the Promaji Club; and the Dean of the Canterbury Cathedral the Very Reverend John A. Simpson.","Official breakout video for Class of 2004.  Includes significant events in the months prior to Breakout, including matriculation, new cadet oath at New Market and speech by John O. Marsh Jr., football game.  Breakout scenes follow, including marches and other activities and climb up muddy hill (a practice since discontinued).  Video culminates with ceremony in Barracks courtyard.","Various speeches to cadets and other VMI audiences from 19-200x. 2 disks.","Disk 1 Content","Disk 1 contentCadre member Cadet Anthony Peters (Class of 2004) addresses incoming Rats, August 2003COL Eric Hutchings Keydet Club speech, June 2000SGT MAJ Al Hockaday addresses the Class of 2004 at Breakout, Feb 2001BG Alan Farrell addresses Class of 2005 at their Ring Figure dinner, November 2004Address by Roanoke Times sportswriter Bill Brill at the Keydet Club Reunion for the 1975 and 1976 VMI Basketball teams.","Disk 2 content","Disk 2 contentHon. Steven J. McAuliffe '70 addresses the Class of 1994 at their Ring presentation, 2003Address by Ms. Donzaleigh Abernathy at the Jonathan Daniels Courtyard Dedication, March 25, 2004Hon. Julian Hirst '41 address the Class of 1941 at their 50th reunion, April 1991Cadet Charles Bunting '01 addresses Rats of the Class of 2004 during Cadre Week, August 2000Address of MG James Morgan, Jr. '45 at the dedication of the Jackson Hope Medal Memorial, May 15, 2003","Local PBS television special marking the 21st anniversary of the admission of the first black cadets at VMI.  Also includes excerpts from a panel discussion held at VMI.","See separate dvd for full recording of full panel discussion.","Events from Black History Month celebration, including Jonathan Daniels ceremony and panel discussion about Daniels.  2 discs","Includes film of ROTC cavalry drill and horsemanship practice on Parade Ground, including jumping; Barracks scenes; cadet orchestra; other scenes from cadet life ca. 1939","Orientation and convocations held during the Spring of 1997 to prepare the Corps for the beginning of coeducation.","This collection contains marketing commercials produced for local television broadcasts and off air news story for VMI events.","ABC network television show Good Morning America show.! Diane Sawyer and Charlie Gibson broadcast live from Crozet Hall during breakfast on Founders Day, November 11, 2002.","News conference held at VMI, introducing General Peay as VMI's 14th Superintendent.","News videos produced by the VMI Office of Communication and Marketing during the period 2012-2014. Topics: Inaugural Parade, Virginia Governor McAuliffe; Air Force ROTC flight incentive final; Battle of New Market 150th anniversary; soaring; reveille and Retreat; Army ROTC FTX (10-12-2012); Corps Physical Training Building groundbreaking; Founders Day, 2013; Heritage Exhibit VMI Museum; Presidential Inaugural Parades History; NCAA Athletes Rats (Soccer and football) drill.","Color film footage depicting cadet life in 1941.  Includes scenes of ROTC cavalry unit, horses, and stables; parades; football games, including Thanksgiving game against Virginia Tech; social life (cadets with their dates), and buildings.","Sweat party, Fall 1987","Address to the Friends of Preston Library by VMI alumnus Michael A. Burke, Class of 1973, on the origin of VMI slang.  This speech was based on research the Burke did for graduate coursework in linguistics.","Highlights of Coach John McKenna.  Includes reflections by McKenna, his family, and Gens. Bunting and Peay; footage from games.","Includes New Market battle reenactment, ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery,  Willard Scott interview, Hee Haw TV program salute.","Includes New Market Day ceremony, parade, and bible presentation","In December 1994 Preston Library collections and staff moved out the building while it was being renovated.  The project was completed in the Spring of 1996.  During this time the bulk of the books were stored in a local unoccupied building (known as \"the Roses building\" after a department store that once occupied it); other storage locations were Cocke Hall, Smith Hall, and misc. other local locations. Library reference and circulation services were provided out of old Lejeune Hall (which was torn down in 2006).  Other staff occupied offices in Nichols, Smith Hall, and Crozet Hall.","Good Morning America television program presents interview with VMI Cadet Jon R. Milner regarding ROTC","General James Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps, dedicates display in VMI Museum's Hall of Valor.","Inclues: 2014 Virginia gubernatorial inaugural parade; Air Force ROTC flight incentive; 150th anniversary of Battle of New Market; soaring; reveille and retreat; Army ROTC FTX Oct. 2012; Corps Physical Training Facility groundbreaking. May 2014; Founders Day 2013; Heritage Exhibit at Museum; Ppresidential inaugural parades history; NCAA soccer and football Rats drill","Video created to coincide with the dedication of Third Barracks, November 2008.  It includes use of historical images from the VMI Archives along with film footage from 2008.  Keith Gibson, VMI Museum director, provides some commentary.","Unveiling of the mMemorial marker dedicated to Civil Rights movement martyr Jonathan Daniels, VMI Class of 1961, in Hayneville Alabama.  The monument was sponsored by VMI.","Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared at VMI on February 1, 2017.  This event was co-sponsored by the Washington and Lee University School of Law.  The format was an interview conducted by two of her biographers.  The event took place in Cameron Hall.","A collection of video footage collected by the Office of Communications and Marketing relating to the VMI coeducation court case (United States v. Virginia), concerning coeducation, assimilation planning, and the matriculation of the first female cadets. Includes news clips from national and local news.","Binder containing digital copy of a film produced by Louis S.Welker (VMI Class of 1972) along with correspondence and other material that explains the history of the film. The film, which Welker called \"When We Were Keydets\", documents cadet life from a cadet's point of view during a 15 month period in 1970 - 1971.","This collection of born digital .mp4 files was transferred from the VMI Communications and Marketing Department. The videos showcase VMI special events (e.g., matriculation, Ring Figure, graduation, and speeches), and other topics that relate to VMI activities and cadet life.","Duration [00:08:13]","Duration [00:28:27]; Produced by William Henricks Associates","Duration [01:28:26]","4 parts; total duration [02:01:01]","Duration [01:55:58]","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","There are no restrictions.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. 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Discs may  not be reproduced.  Researchers must view in person; contact the VMI Archives staff for a viewing appointment.","This collection is available for on-site use only. Researchers should contact the Archives for a viewing appointment.","Contact Archives to view this material.","Audiovisual collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.","Archives Stacks, Audio/Video","Virginia Military Institute Archives","Virginia Military Institute. Office of Communications and Marketing","Virginia Military Institute. Department of Economics and Business","Virginia Military Institute. 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Includes scenes of ROTC cavalry unit, horses, and stables; parades; football games, including Thanksgiving game against Virginia Tech; social life (cadets with their dates), and buildings.","Sweat party, Fall 1987","Address to the Friends of Preston Library by VMI alumnus Michael A. Burke, Class of 1973, on the origin of VMI slang.  This speech was based on research the Burke did for graduate coursework in linguistics.","Highlights of Coach John McKenna.  Includes reflections by McKenna, his family, and Gens. Bunting and Peay; footage from games.","Includes New Market battle reenactment, ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery,  Willard Scott interview, Hee Haw TV program salute.","Includes New Market Day ceremony, parade, and bible presentation","In December 1994 Preston Library collections and staff moved out the building while it was being renovated.  The project was completed in the Spring of 1996.  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