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Alexander D. Exall collection, 1872/1876

6 items

This collection consists of items from the VMI cadetship of Alexander D. Exall, VMI Class of 1876, including:

  • A cadet scrapbook that contains clippings and poetry
  • An autograph album that contains inscriptions from classmates
  • Three photographs of Cadet Exall
  • The French/English dictionary he used at VMI

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Alexander D. Exall collection, 1872/1876 6 items

Exall, Alexander D. (Alexander Duval), 1853-1928

This collection consists of items from the VMI cadetship of Alexander D. Exall, VMI Class of 1876, including:

  • A cadet scrapbook that contains clippings and poetry
  • An autograph album that contains inscriptions from classmates
  • Three photographs of Cadet Exall
  • The French/English dictionary he used at VMI

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Andrew L. Johnston letter, 1871

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This collection consists of one letter (circa 1871) written by VMI Cadet Andrew L. Johnston to his mother. The bulk of the letter concerns family matters.

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Andrew L. Johnston letter, 1871 1 items

Johnston, Andrew L. (Andrew Langstaff), ?-1901

This collection consists of one letter (circa 1871) written by VMI Cadet Andrew L. Johnston to his mother. The bulk of the letter concerns family matters.

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Edward C. Laird account book, 1872/1875

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This collection consists of the account book of Edward C. Laird and contains entries for cadet expenses (1872-1875).

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Edward C. Laird account book, 1872/1875 1 items

Laird, Edward C. (Edward Chambers), 1854-1938

This collection consists of the account book of Edward C. Laird and contains entries for cadet expenses (1872-1875).

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Francis B. Clark collection, 1866/1876

2 items

This collection (two items) consists of a notebook containing original poetry by Francis B. Clark, including "Natural Bridge," "To the Lee Family," and "Washington and Lee." The collection also contains one privately printed poem "The Irish Emigrant."

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Francis B. Clark collection, 1866/1876 2 items

Clark, Francis B. (Francis Barnard), 1850-1896

This collection (two items) consists of a notebook containing original poetry by Francis B. Clark, including "Natural Bridge," "To the Lee Family," and "Washington and Lee." The collection also contains one privately printed poem "The Irish Emigrant."

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George S. Patton, Jr. cadet account book, 1873/1877

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This collection consists an account book owned by George S. Patton, Jr. The book contains a list of school expenses incurred while he was a cadet at VMI from 1873 to 1877.

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George S. Patton, Jr. cadet account book, 1873/1877 1 items

Patton, George S., Jr. (George Smith), 1856-1927

This collection consists an account book owned by George S. Patton, Jr. The book contains a list of school expenses incurred while he was a cadet at VMI from 1873 to 1877.

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Howard Osburn notebook, 1870/1872

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This collection consists of one notebook compiled by VMI Cadet Howard Osburn. The notebook contains copied poetry, orders, and an anecdote concerning Benjamin F. Ficklin, VMI Class of 1849.

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Howard Osburn notebook, 1870/1872 1 items

Osburn, Howard, 1853-1931

This collection consists of one notebook compiled by VMI Cadet Howard Osburn. The notebook contains copied poetry, orders, and an anecdote concerning Benjamin F. Ficklin, VMI Class of 1849.

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James A. Forsythe collection, 1871/1875

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This collection consists of a notebook compiled by Cadet James A. Forsythe and a graduation bible. The notework contains copied poetry and company rosters. Forsythe's photograph album is also available in the VMI Archives.

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James A. Forsythe collection, 1871/1875 2 items

Forsythe, James A. (James Adger), 1853-1925

This collection consists of a notebook compiled by Cadet James A. Forsythe and a graduation bible. The notework contains copied poetry and company rosters. Forsythe's photograph album is also available in the VMI Archives.

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John B. Mosby papers, 1870/1873

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The John B. Mosby papers consist of six letters from Mosby to family members. Those letters dated 1870 to 1871 concern family matters. The letters written in 1873 from VMI contain references to faculty, academics, and cadet life. These papers also include a grade report for April 1872.

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John B. Mosby papers, 1870/1873 7 items

Mosby, John B. (John Burk), 1853-1876

The John B. Mosby papers consist of six letters from Mosby to family members. Those letters dated 1870 to 1871 concern family matters. The letters written in 1873 from VMI contain references to faculty, academics, and cadet life. These papers also include a grade report for April 1872.

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John Sims papers, 1868/1871

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This collection consists of 14 letters (dated 1868-1871) written by VMI Cadet John Sims (Class of 1871), to members of his family, a VMI quarterly grade report, and other documents. The correspondence provides rich details of cadet life during that era, as well as personal news. Sims mentions many leisure activities and comments on academic life and routine events. The letter dated October 17, 1870 mentions viewing the body of, and preparations for, the funeral of General Robert E. Lee.

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John Sims papers, 1868/1871 17 items

Sims, John, 1850-1909

This collection consists of 14 letters (dated 1868-1871) written by VMI Cadet John Sims (Class of 1871), to members of his family, a VMI quarterly grade report, and other documents. The correspondence provides rich details of cadet life during that era, as well as personal news. Sims mentions many leisure activities and comments on academic life and routine events. The letter dated October 17, 1870 mentions viewing the body of, and preparations for, the funeral of General Robert E. Lee.

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Julien A. Hall poetry notebook, 1875/1876

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This collection consists of one poetry notebook (1875-1876) compiled by Cadet Julien Astin Hall (VMI Class of 1879).

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Julien A. Hall poetry notebook, 1875/1876 1 items

Hall, Julien A. (Julien Astin), 1858-1912

This collection consists of one poetry notebook (1875-1876) compiled by Cadet Julien Astin Hall (VMI Class of 1879).

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