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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Cary C. Cocke letters, 1863/1864

3 items

This collection consists of three letters (dated 1863-1864) written by Cary C. Cocke to Fayette Jones and Harrison B. Tomlin. Topics include mutual friends (Josh Jones' family) who were forced to leave their home in Norfolk, Virginia, and other news of wartime civilian life. The letter dated December 22, 1864 contains references to Cocke's sonm John H. Cocke, a VMI cadet.

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Cary C. Cocke letters, 1863/1864 3 items

Cocke, Cary C. (Cary Charles), 1814-1888

This collection consists of three letters (dated 1863-1864) written by Cary C. Cocke to Fayette Jones and Harrison B. Tomlin. Topics include mutual friends (Josh Jones' family) who were forced to leave their home in Norfolk, Virginia, and other news of wartime civilian life. The letter dated December 22, 1864 contains references to Cocke's sonm John H. Cocke, a VMI cadet.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Howard J. Merritt papers, 1865

3 items

The Howard J. Merritt papers consist of the personal papers (three items) of Merritt. The papers include a letter (dated February 25, 1865) from VMI's Adjutant James H. Morrison to Merritt's father. Also included are two orders (dated February 15 and February 23, 1865) pertaining to Merritt's dismissal and subsequent reinstatement. Merritt was dismissed for deserting his post as sentinel and for breaking into a storeroom to obtain bread.

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Howard J. Merritt papers, 1865 3 items

Morrison, James H. (James Horace), 1839-1910

The Howard J. Merritt papers consist of the personal papers (three items) of Merritt. The papers include a letter (dated February 25, 1865) from VMI's Adjutant James H. Morrison to Merritt's father. Also included are two orders (dated February 15 and February 23, 1865) pertaining to Merritt's dismissal and subsequent reinstatement. Merritt was dismissed for deserting his post as sentinel and for breaking into a storeroom to obtain bread.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Society of Cadets and Virginia Dialectic Society certificates, 1842/1874

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

VMI diplomas collection, 1842/1978

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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