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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Society of Cadets and Virginia Dialectic Society certificates

0.25 cubic feet approximately 27 items

This collection consists of certificates awarded to graduating members by two 19th century cadet literary and debating organizations known as The Society of Cadets (established 1840) and the Virginia Dialectic Society (established 1848). The certificates of James V. Hall (Class of 1852) and Edward L. Fant (Class of 1856) were autographed by classmates.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Philip A. Fitzhugh papers

13 items

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

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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

Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI diplomas collection

80 items

The VMI diplomas collection consists of VMI diplomas from various eras. The oldest is that of Edmund Pendleton, Class of 1842. Contact the VMI Archives for a complete list.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Raleigh E. Colston papers

2 items

This collection consists of two items related to Raleigh E. Colston. The first item is a letter of recommendation (dated July 7, 1866) written by General Robert E. Lee on behalf of Colston. The second item is a volume (appoximately 100 pages) titled "Report on the Northern and Central Kordofan" (Cairo: printing Office of the General Staff, 1878). Attached to this volume are photographs of Colston wearing his Egyptian Army uniform (circa 1878) and of Major H. G. Prout, Egyptian Army, and other reports (1876-1878).

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Raleigh E. Colston papers 2 items

Colston, Raleigh E. (Raleigh Edward), 1825-1896

This collection consists of two items related to Raleigh E. Colston. The first item is a letter of recommendation (dated July 7, 1866) written by General Robert E. Lee on behalf of Colston. The second item is a volume (appoximately 100 pages) titled "Report on the Northern and Central Kordofan" (Cairo: printing Office of the General Staff, 1878). Attached to this volume are photographs of Colston wearing his Egyptian Army uniform (circa 1878) and of Major H. G. Prout, Egyptian Army, and other reports (1876-1878).

Virginia Military Institute Archives

William J. Green letter

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This collection consists of one letter (dated September 10, 1843) from William J. Green to his father, Duff Green. The letter describes in detail the Corps march to Rockbridge Alumni, Warm, Hot, and White Sulphur Springs, Virginia.

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William J. Green letter 1 items

Green, William J. (William James), 1825-1862

This collection consists of one letter (dated September 10, 1843) from William J. Green to his father, Duff Green. The letter describes in detail the Corps march to Rockbridge Alumni, Warm, Hot, and White Sulphur Springs, Virginia.

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