Letter to Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson)

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Box 1, Folder 32

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Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Stonewall Jackson's arrival at VMI.

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English

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Lexington, VA
August 20th 1851

My Dear Sister
I am much pleased with my situation. I have commenced my military duties and am reviewing on of my text books. My health has much improved since you heard me say good by.

I sent you a pamphlet a few days since, it was by the request of my old Physician with whom I was residing in the North. He appeared to take a deep interest in me and to be interested in those who were interested in your brother. From him I have learned many important truths concerning health. His names is Lowry Barney. I felt home sick at bidding adieu to his estimable family. Mrs. B. said that I did not appear like a stranger but like a relative, they were more kind than I could have desired.

From my present room which is in the 2d story of the Lexington Hotel. I have a lovely view of Mountain scenery. Lexington is the most beautiful place that I remember of having ever seen when taken in connection with the surrounding country.

I expect to go to the Springs next month with the Corps of Cadets. We shall leave about the 8th and return about the 25th, about the 13th we will arrive at the White Sulphur.

Remember me very kindly to Mr. A. & family and to my friends and relatives. I suppose that you had a fine mental feast on Miss B's notes. I designed burning them. Please save me the trouble by doing me the favor

Your brother,
Thomas

Subjects:

Virginia Military Institute—Faculty—19th century
Correspondence

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