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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Charles A. Derby papers

0.25 cubic feet Approximately 80 items in 1 box

The bulk of the Charles A. Derby papers consists of Derby family correspondence. Approximately twenty-eight letters were written by Charles A. Derby (dated 1844-1862) and cover the period from late boyhood up to his death in battle in 1862. Included are letters (dated 1846-1847) written while he was a cadet at VMI, as well as correspondence dating from his careers as a teacher and Episcopal clergyman. Two items were written during his brief service in the Confederate Army.

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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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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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Eliza L. Pitzer letter

1 items

This collection consists of one letter (dated November 25, 1845) from Eliza L. Pitzer to her son, VMI Cadet Andrew L. Pitzer. The letter discusses news from home, family, and personal matters.

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Eliza L. Pitzer letter 1 items

Pitzer, Eliza Lewis

This collection consists of one letter (dated November 25, 1845) from Eliza L. Pitzer to her son, VMI Cadet Andrew L. Pitzer. The letter discusses news from home, family, and personal matters.

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John M. Cary papers

3 items

The John M. Cary papers consist of the papers (three items) of Cary, including:

  • Appointment to a state cadetship at VMI (July 1845)
  • Letter from Cary to VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith (July 8, 1845)
  • Letter of recommendation by VMI Board of Visitors member William H. Terrill, September 29, 1849). Cary had served as a tutor for Terrill's children.

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John M. Cary papers 3 items

Cary, John M. (John Mathews), 1829-1853

The John M. Cary papers consist of the papers (three items) of Cary, including:

  • Appointment to a state cadetship at VMI (July 1845)
  • Letter from Cary to VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith (July 8, 1845)
  • Letter of recommendation by VMI Board of Visitors member William H. Terrill, September 29, 1849). Cary had served as a tutor for Terrill's children.

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