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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers

35 items

The bulk of the Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers consist of 28 letters (dated 1860-1864) written by Gatewood to his parents and other family members. Early letters describe life at VMI and in Lexington, Virginia, just prior to and during early months of the Civil War. Subsequent letters date from Gatewood's service with the 11th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, Company F (Bath Squadron), including a letter (dated September 1862) written after the Second Battle of Manassas (2nd Bull Run).

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Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers 35 items

Gatewood, Andrew C. L. (Andrew Cameron Lewis), 1843-1919

The bulk of the Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers consist of 28 letters (dated 1860-1864) written by Gatewood to his parents and other family members. Early letters describe life at VMI and in Lexington, Virginia, just prior to and during early months of the Civil War. Subsequent letters date from Gatewood's service with the 11th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, Company F (Bath Squadron), including a letter (dated September 1862) written after the Second Battle of Manassas (2nd Bull Run).

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Chew Family account book

1 items

This collection consists of one account book of an unidentified member of the Chew Family from the Shenandoah Valley region in Virginia. Entries (1834-1883) include itemized accounts of customers for a variety of goods and services, a list of expenses, notes about crops and cattle, clippings, and a recipe.

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Chew Family account book 1 items

This collection consists of one account book of an unidentified member of the Chew Family from the Shenandoah Valley region in Virginia. Entries (1834-1883) include itemized accounts of customers for a variety of goods and services, a list of expenses, notes about crops and cattle, clippings, and a recipe.

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Francis L. Smith family papers

5 items

The Francis L. Smith family papers consist of the personal papers (five items) of the family of Smith, a prominent lawyer in Alexandria, Virginia. Items relating to his son Francis L. Smith, Jr. (VMI Class of 1867) include:

  • An oath of allegiance verification (dated May 22, 1865), Amelia Court House, Virginia
  • A letter with enclosure (dated 1867) from VMI Treasurer Robert H. Campbell that concerns the collection of a bill
  • A telegram to Fitzhugh Lee (dated 1887)
The papers also include an account book that lists cash receipts for Francis L. Smith (1859) and the VMI expenses of Clifton H. Smith (Class of 1861) who attended VMI from 1857 to 1858.

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Francis L. Smith family papers 5 items

Smith, Francis L., Jr. (Francis Lee), 1845-1916

The Francis L. Smith family papers consist of the personal papers (five items) of the family of Smith, a prominent lawyer in Alexandria, Virginia. Items relating to his son Francis L. Smith, Jr. (VMI Class of 1867) include:

  • An oath of allegiance verification (dated May 22, 1865), Amelia Court House, Virginia
  • A letter with enclosure (dated 1867) from VMI Treasurer Robert H. Campbell that concerns the collection of a bill
  • A telegram to Fitzhugh Lee (dated 1887)
The papers also include an account book that lists cash receipts for Francis L. Smith (1859) and the VMI expenses of Clifton H. Smith (Class of 1861) who attended VMI from 1857 to 1858.

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John A. Saum account books and diary

3 items

This collection consists of three notebooks (1864-1880) that contain financial accounts (business and personal), notes, and a few diary entries written by John A. Saum and his brother Joseph. The most notable diary entries are dated May-June 1864, and include a very brief account of the Battle of New Market, Virginia.

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John A. Saum account books and diary 3 items

Saum, John A. (John Addison), 1837-1878

This collection consists of three notebooks (1864-1880) that contain financial accounts (business and personal), notes, and a few diary entries written by John A. Saum and his brother Joseph. The most notable diary entries are dated May-June 1864, and include a very brief account of the Battle of New Market, Virginia.

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John T. L. Preston papers

0.69 cubic feet 1 2.5-inch legal document box and 1 5-inch legal document box

The John T. L. Preston papers consist of the personal papers of Preston, including:

  • A farm account book (1834-1887)
  • Bills
  • Deeds
  • Memoranda
  • Receipts
  • Correspondence
  • A photocopy and transcription of Preston's Civil War journal ("Jottings"), which dates from his military service at Craney Island, Virginia from late July to October 1861. The original journal is held by the Library of Congress.
  • Preston's United States passport (May 1851)
  • Franklin Society membership certificate (1851)
  • A typescript "brief historical sketch" of VMI written as a speech for the Institute's semi-centennial celebration in 1889 (the typescript contains handwritten corrections in ink; Preston's son delivered the address on behalf of his father).
The majority of the papers relate to Preston's personal, financial, and property (land) transactions and do not involve his work at VMI.

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John T. L. Preston papers 0.69 cubic feet 1 2.5-inch legal document box and 1 5-inch legal document box

Preston, John T. L. (John Thomas Lewis), 1811-1890

The John T. L. Preston papers consist of the personal papers of Preston, including:

  • A farm account book (1834-1887)
  • Bills
  • Deeds
  • Memoranda
  • Receipts
  • Correspondence
  • A photocopy and transcription of Preston's Civil War journal ("Jottings"), which dates from his military service at Craney Island, Virginia from late July to October 1861. The original journal is held by the Library of Congress.
  • Preston's United States passport (May 1851)
  • Franklin Society membership certificate (1851)
  • A typescript "brief historical sketch" of VMI written as a speech for the Institute's semi-centennial celebration in 1889 (the typescript contains handwritten corrections in ink; Preston's son delivered the address on behalf of his father).
The majority of the papers relate to Preston's personal, financial, and property (land) transactions and do not involve his work at VMI.

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Nathaniel C. Wilson collection

0.5 cubic feet approximately 60 items

This collection consists of the Civil War papers of Nathaniel C. Wilson (VMI Class of 1861) and papers of other Wilson family members, including:

  • Wilson's diary-account book fragment that includes entries from Pennsylvania and the battlefield at Gettysburg.
  • Two letters (dated 1859-1860)written while Wilson was a student at the University of Virginia.
  • One letter (dated March 14-25, 1863) from Wilson written during the Civil War from Camp near Greenville, Virginia.
  • Wilson family correspondence, legal/financial papers, and ephemera.

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Nathaniel C. Wilson collection 0.5 cubic feet approximately 60 items

Wilson, Nathaniel C. (Nathaniel Claiborne), 1839-1863

This collection consists of the Civil War papers of Nathaniel C. Wilson (VMI Class of 1861) and papers of other Wilson family members, including:

  • Wilson's diary-account book fragment that includes entries from Pennsylvania and the battlefield at Gettysburg.
  • Two letters (dated 1859-1860)written while Wilson was a student at the University of Virginia.
  • One letter (dated March 14-25, 1863) from Wilson written during the Civil War from Camp near Greenville, Virginia.
  • Wilson family correspondence, legal/financial papers, and ephemera.

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Price Family account book

1 items

This collection consists of the ledger and account book for the Price Family. This book originated with Jacob Price and was also used by his son, Berryman. The volume contains three distinct sections, including:

  • Business accounts kept by Jacob (1845-1858)
  • A roster of Berryman Z. Price's Artillery Company (circa 1864)
  • Post Civil War accounts maintained by Jacob and/or Berryman
The book contains details of supplies, goods, and services purchased and sold by the Prices, and provides insight into the economy and community ties in the New Market, Virginia area during the antebellum and post Civil War eras.

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Price Family account book 1 items

Price, Berryman Z. (Berryman Zirkle), ?-1903

This collection consists of the ledger and account book for the Price Family. This book originated with Jacob Price and was also used by his son, Berryman. The volume contains three distinct sections, including:

  • Business accounts kept by Jacob (1845-1858)
  • A roster of Berryman Z. Price's Artillery Company (circa 1864)
  • Post Civil War accounts maintained by Jacob and/or Berryman
The book contains details of supplies, goods, and services purchased and sold by the Prices, and provides insight into the economy and community ties in the New Market, Virginia area during the antebellum and post Civil War eras.

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