Letter from Archibald W. Overton to John E. Roller, 1864

Creator:

Overton, Archibald W. (Archibald Waller), 1845-1920

Scope and content:

Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter discusses rumors about deployment of cadets and cadets who have left VMI.

Language:

English.

Other descriptive data:

Va. Mil. Institute

Dear Roller,

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 as 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 are 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

Subjects:

Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1860-1869
Correspondence

Names:

Prince, Joseph B. (Joseph Brown), 1844-1903
Roller, John E. (John Edwin), 1844-1917
Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890
Overton, Archibald W. (Archibald Waller), 1845-1920

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