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Philip A. Fitzhugh papers 13 items

Fitzhugh, Philip A. (Philip Aylett), 1824-1908

The Philip A. Fitzhugh papers consist of papers relating to Fitzhugh, with a bulk dating from his cadetship. The collection includes:

  • Six letters from Fitzhugh to his brother that contain references to cadet life (graduation; hazing "plebes"; death of Henry C. Reid, Class of 1846; Washington College students, called "minks")
  • Handwritten issue of a cadet newspaper called "The Royal Caroline" (March 21, 1846)
  • VMI letter of appointment
  • Two grade reports
  • Invitation to a Society of Cadets meeting
  • Medical school speech
  • Letter to Fitzhugh from Henry T. Lee regarding Daniel Lee Powell, VMI Class of 1844
  • Student notebook

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives

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