Archibald Magill Fauntleroy was born in 1836 in Warrenton, Virginia. He graduated from VMI in 1857 and went on to be a physician, surgeon, and medical director. Fauntleroy died in 1886 in Staunton, Virginia.
The Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers consist of one testimonial letter (dated September 2, 1857) written by Superintendent Francis H. Smith on behalf of Fauntleroy, and one drawing by Cadet Fauntleroy that was completed for a class assignment at VMI.
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Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers, 1857. MS 0065. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.
Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. In the letter, Francis H. Smith recommends Archibald M. Fauntleroy for a commission in the United States Army.
Va. Military Institute
Sep. 2, 1857
My dear Sir,
I take great pleasure for giving my testimonial in behalf of your brother, Mr. Arch. M. Fauntleroy, for a Commission in the U.S. Army. There are few young men who have ever graduated in this school, who are better suited for such a life. A distinguished graduate of the last year's class, one of the best officers of his class, he will make a fine officer of the Army; I do, with great pleasure, recommend him to the Pres. Of the U.S. for opportunity; believing that his career will reflect credit upon the Institution of which he is a graduate.
[I remain very Respectfully]
Francis H. Smith
Supt.
V.M.I.