Letter to Francis H. Smith, 1851
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 30A
- Scope and content:
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Written from Fort Meade, Florida. In the letter, Stonewall Jackson gives his approval to put his name before the VMI Board of Visitors for a professorship position.
- Language:
- English
- Other descriptive data:
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Fort Meade, Fla.
Dear Sir,
Though strong ties bind me to the Army, yet I can not consent to decline so flattering an offer. Please present my name to the Board and accept my thanks for your kindness.
I am sir,
- Subjects:
- Correspondence
- Names:
- Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston Library411 Letcher AvenueVirginia Military InstituteLexington, VA 24450
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Jeffrey S. KozakEmail: archives@vmi.eduPhone: (540) 464-7516Web: www.vmi.edu/archives
- Parent restrictions:
- The collection is open to research, but there are special conditions governing use.
- Parent terms of access:
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Researchers are required to use photocopies or online versions of the Stonewall Jackson documents.
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