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Admissions circular, 1861

The printed portion of the document outlines the proposed training regimen and lists estimated monthly expenses. This particular document was mailed to Christopher Damron, a lawyer in Allegheny County, Virginia, who had inquired about enrolling his sons (they did not enroll). A handwritten note from VMI's treasurer William S. Polk to Damron appears at the bottom of the document.

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  2. VMI Civil War admissions circular, 1861

James A. Harden papers, 1860/1866 27 items

Harden, James A. (James Abel), 1841-1927

The bulk of the collection consists of letters written by James A. Harden to his sister, covering wartime events experienced by his unit as well as his time at Ft. Delaware, Delaware. The collection also includes one letter (dated June 6, 1861) written while Harden was at VMI and other items.

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Rodney D. McCormack collection, 1860/1920 1 cubic feet 2 boxes

McCormack, Rodney D. (Rodney Dale), ?-2010

This collection consists of unrelated documents and photographs bought over many years by Rodney D. McCormack, VMI Class of 1957. Topics are largely related to VMI alumni, VMI history, or the Rockbridge and Lexington, Virginia areas. Examples of items include:

  • Franz Sigel signature items
  • Juliam G. Pratt (VMI Class of 1864MS) Civil War Letter (dated 1864)
  • Invitation to the Rockbridge Rifles (1860)
  • Legh W. Reid (VMI Class of 1858) estimate (1862)
  • Robert Byrd signature items
  • Items realted to William E. Dillard (VMI Class of 1913)

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VMI Civil War admissions circular, 1861 1 items

The printed portion of the document outlines the proposed training regimen and lists estimated monthly expenses. This particular document was mailed to Christopher Damron, a lawyer in Allegheny County, Virginia, who had inquired about enrolling his sons (they did not enroll). A handwritten note from VMI's treasurer William S. Polk to Damron appears at the bottom of the document.

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William G. Williamson papers, 1857/1898 0.10 cubic feet 1/2 document box

Williamson, William G. (William Garnett), 1840-1898

The William G. Williamson papers consist of the personal papers of Williamson. Included is an original manuscript Civil War notebook that contains:

  • Reports (September 1862-May 1863) submitted to the Chief Engineer's Office, Army of Northern Virginia, in which Williamson discusses destroying bridges at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, and reconnaissance and mapping trips in the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont
  • Poetry
  • Notes about architecture, engineering, and Williamson family genealogy
The papers also include correspondence and documents (1868-1898), Williamson's obituary, and a book owned by Williamson titled "Scott's Infantry Tactics" (Volume III, 1860 edition).

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