Letter to John Mitchell
- Scope and content:
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Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter describes the hardships of cadet life, the dullness of Lexington, Virginia, VMI's 3rd anniversary (Founders Day) celebration, a storm damaging the North wall of barracks, and mentions Edward C. Carrington, Jr. (VMI Class of 1844).
- Language:
- English .
- Subjects:
- Lexington (Va.)—History
Virginia Military Institute—Anniversaries, etc.
Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1840-1849
Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1845
Virginia Military Institute—Founders Day
Virginia Military Institute—History—19th century
Correspondence - Names:
- Carrington, Edward C., Jr. (Edward Codrington)
Carrington, Edward C., Jr. (Edward Codrington)
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston LibraryVirginia Military Institute345 Letcher Ave.Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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