John S. Bagnall papersMS.0219Virginia Military Institute Archives

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-16 07:00:42 -0400.Description is written in: Undetermined, Code for undetermined script script. Virginia Military Institute Archives John S. Bagnall papers Bagnall, John S. (John Seldon), 1844-1922 Crim, Eliza Clinedinst, 1838-1931 MS.0219 /repositories/3/resources/305 7 items 1862-1921 Manuscripts stacks English Scope and Contents

The John S. Bagnall papers consist of the personal papers (seven items) of Bagnall. Included are two letters (dated 1921) from Eliza Clinedinst Crim, the New Market resident who came to the assistance of wounded cadets after the Battle of New Market. The letter of April 20 mentions cadet Moses J. Ezekiel caring for the mortally wounded cadet Thomas G. Jefferson. The papers also include an 1862 VMI grade report, two receipts for payment of tuition and diploma, and an envelope containing two of Bagnall's calling cards.

 Biographical / Historical

John Seldon Bagnall was born in 1844 in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated VMI in 1865 and was a New Market cadet. Later in life he became a cotton broker. Bagnall died in 1922 in Norfolk.

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John S. Bagnall papers, 1862-1921. MS 0219. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

 Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1865 New Market Cadets Virginia Military Institute—Academics—History—19th century Virginia Military Institute—Finance Academic records Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1860-1869 Correspondence Receipts (financial records) Place cards Ezekiel, Moses J. (Moses Jacob), 1844-1917 Jefferson, Thomas G. (Thomas Garland), 1847-1864 VMI quarterly grade report/repositories/3/archival_objects/5301Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-18901862 April 1EnglishScope and Contents

A list of demerits since January 1, 1862 are listed on the back.

Academic recordsVirginia Military Institute—Academics—History—19th centuryVirginia Military Institute—Class of 1865Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1860-1869Bagnall, John S. (John Seldon), 1844-1922Receipt/repositories/3/archival_objects/53021867 November 29EnglishScope and Contents

Ten dollar receipt from John S. Bagnall for his VMI diploma.

Receipts (financial records)Virginia Military Institute—FinanceVirginia Military Institute—Class of 1865Receipt/repositories/3/archival_objects/53031870 June 6EnglishScope and Contents

A 500 dollar receipt from Tazewell Taylor for the settlement of former Cadet John S. Bagnall's account.

Receipts (financial records)Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1865Virginia Military Institute—FinanceBagnall, John S. (John Seldon), 1844-1922Letter from Elizabeth Clinedinst Crim to John S. Bagnall/repositories/3/archival_objects/5304Crim, Eliza Clinedinst, 1838-19311921 April 17EnglishScope and Contents

Post marked from New Market, Virginia. Letter regards the public opening of a cave.

Transcription

Dear Mr. Bagnall,
I enclosed a chip of our wonderful cave. I wish you could come and go out there with me. Col. Brown a very fine old Southern gentleman has opened it to the public and as he has barrels of money it will be a great success for the wonders of the cave and the old town of New Market. Col. Brown sent two men to take my picture last week. I stood in my flower bed as the pretty flowers will hid the old time worn face of your old friend.
E. C. Crim

CorrespondenceVirginia Military Institute—Class of 1865Bagnall, John S. (John Seldon), 1844-1922Letter from Elizabeth Clinedinst Crim to John S. Bagnall/repositories/3/archival_objects/5305Crim, Eliza Clinedinst, 1838-19311921 April 20EnglishScope and Contents

Written from New Market, Virginia. Letter mentions cadet Moses J. Ezekiel caring for the mortally wounded cadet Thomas G. Jefferson. The letter also asks John S. Bagnall to visit.

CorrespondenceVirginia Military Institute—Class of 1865New Market CadetsBagnall, John S. (John Seldon), 1844-1922Ezekiel, Moses J. (Moses Jacob), 1844-1917Jefferson, Thomas G. (Thomas Garland), 1847-1864Calling card/repositories/3/archival_objects/5306undatedEnglishPlace cardsBagnall, John S. (John Seldon), 1844-1922