Letter to sister, 1853

Creator:
Fulkerson, Abram, Jr., 1834-1902
Scope and content:

Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards family news, the military ball, and exams. The letter includes an invitation to the military ball.

Language:
English
Other descriptive data:

V.M. Institute June 4th 1853

Dear Sister,

We will have a great ball on the if nothing happens they are prepareing tolerably rapidly now, the tickets came yesterday. I sent you one of them, I know you will be certain to come or else I would not send it to you

The examination will commence the 20th of June, Sam is on the Board again they meet about the 15th, I have some faint hopes of passing, but it is verry doubtful I tell you, you must write to me oftener

Your affectionate Brother

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