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Since my last letter nothing much of interest has transpired to disturb the monotony of the V.M.I. soldier boys life or daily routine of exercises save the freezing up of the river, which has afforded us a little fun skating. Yesterday being Saturday, it did not interfere with our duties or studies, so all could go that wished. I went down to the river in the morning myself, though not with the intention of skating, as I had a sore toe and then I was minus a pair of skates mine being broken, but the ice was so beautiful that I could not resist the temptation, so borrowed a pair from one of the boys and spent the rest of the morning on the ice. It was really elegant fun, could go down the river as far as you wished. There were also a great many ladies on the ice, who seemed evidently to think there was more fun in falling down than standing up, but unfortunately in the height of their enjoyment, one of them [frisky] fell rather too hard and almost broke her nose. Poor girl, I guess it will spoil her beauty spot and I know will teach her a lesson how to run on ice again. The fall of this unfortunate lady, of course, intimidated and somewhat marred the pleasure of the remainder of the party. My friend Miss L.P. was among the no. and was looking as rosy as usual. Tomorrow being the anniversary of the birthday of the father of our Country, and in order to show due respect to his memory, there will be suspension of academic duties, but owing to the scarcity of powder, will not be able, as is customary to fire a salute. I went up in Lexington yesterday and looked around for the combs you wrote for. Got you these which I hope may suit. The best I could find, and rather high, but you know every thing is now. Though I could have gotten the two large ones for two dollars less if I had only known it in time. The following is what I gave for the three black, $3.75, one of the horn $5.00 the other $6.00, making in all $14.75. 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I went down to the river in the morning myself, though not with the intention of skating, as I had a sore toe and then I was minus a pair of skates mine being broken, but the ice was so beautiful that I could not resist the temptation, so borrowed a pair from one of the boys and spent the rest of the morning on the ice. It was really elegant fun, could go down the river as far as you wished. There were also a great many ladies on the ice, who seemed evidently to think there was more fun in falling down than standing up, but unfortunately in the height of their enjoyment, one of them [frisky] fell rather too hard and almost broke her nose. Poor girl, I guess it will spoil her beauty spot and I know will teach her a lesson how to run on ice again. The fall of this unfortunate lady, of course, intimidated and somewhat marred the pleasure of the remainder of the party. My friend Miss L.P. was among the no. and was looking as rosy as usual. Tomorrow being the anniversary of the birthday of the father of our Country, and in order to show due respect to his memory, there will be suspension of academic duties, but owing to the scarcity of powder, will not be able, as is customary to fire a salute. I went up in Lexington yesterday and looked around for the combs you wrote for. Got you these which I hope may suit. The best I could find, and rather high, but you know every thing is now. Though I could have gotten the two large ones for two dollars less if I had only known it in time. The following is what I gave for the three black, $3.75, one of the horn $5.00 the other $6.00, making in all $14.75. Would'nt this frighten you in peace times? I will send my [tal-er], and the combs also some matches which I bought thinking you might want them, by Cadet Harrison who leaves tomorrow for Orange to see his brother who is in a battery stationed near Morton's. I hope the things may reach you safely. 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Before going farther, allow me dear Sister to give vent to my feelings by expressing my grateful thanks for the nice box of eatables which you sent me. I can assure you I have enjoyed them no little and done justice to the box as well as my roommates, who said that it was the best that had been received in No. 38 (my room) and I think we have gotten four since the first of January. We played fearful havoc with the turkey pies and cakes. Nothing now remains I am sorry to say, but my ham which I hope to enjoy for some days yet as it was such a fine one. We only eat this as a snack. Mr. S surely must believe they came out of that small box. I invited or had besides my roommates (five in number) three of four of my friends (S.B. among the no.) to help me eat and there was plenty for all, not withstanding the tremendous appetites of the Cadets are noted for. Fan, where did you get a turkey from?  I did not think there was such a thing left in the county of Orange. Why did you not keep it, also the ham. I had much rather you should have done so, for I know how scarce such things are with you since you have had the army among you so long. You ought not to have deprived yourself of it. I can manage to make out with the beef they give me here, although it makes me sick about once a month. The candy sent was perfectly elegant. I never enjoyed anything more in my life. I would not care if you would send me a small package of that whenever an opportunity presents itself. If not two[sic] much trouble. I have been feasting right much lately on robbin pies. One of my roommates \u0026 myself went out hunting last Saturday week, killed 19 birds. I gave Mrs. Bull six and get the Judge to cook the rest for me. I believe near half of the boys in the Corps were out yesterday, but all had bad luck, frightened every bird for ten miles around. I was wise for once, and did not go. I went up in Lexington yesterday to see young McCown, who brought my box up for me. I shall send this by him as he says he will go by Berry Hill Tuesday. He also takes a little bundle for cousin Sarah Bull, which you will please send her. It is from Mrs. Powers to her husband. Tell Mother when she writes again to send me some stamps. I cannot get them here. Fan, how do you suppose I spent yesterday evening? Why I saw a poor mink court marshalled by the boys (only greening him) for deserting his post, where they had stationed him the night before. After speaking on both sides the jury retired and soon reentered the hall. The sentence was read by the judge. The prisoner found guilty and had to be shot in one hour. The whole court was so much affected at this sentence that the judge had to tell them they must not give way in that moment to their grief. The prisoner was then told that he would only have one hour to live and asked if he had anything to say of if he did not want to write a letter home. He arose and endeavored to make an appeal to the commander the plea of ignorance and a promise to do better in future, but the poor fellow was so frightened that his speech made but little impression upon the court. He was then told to retire into the ante chamber where he could write his last letter, which he did and such a one you never saw. He told his sister when he kissed her and told her goodbye he never thought he would disgrace the family in that way. After finishing his letter he returned in the court room and was so much distressed \u0026 frightened that his lawyer again made an earnest appeal in his behalf and begged that they would grant him a reprieve for ten days, so that he might be better prepared to meet his fate. This was granted by the jury, but subject to the approval of Old Spex. The Sergt. Of the guard was then ordered to post 2 sharp shooters at each corner of barracks so as to prevent the prisoner from talking to anyone or attempting to make his escape. He took the proceedings of the court over to the Genl. who told him we were only greening him. When he returned and told us what Old Spex said, every boy roared out laughing. Our fun was then ended, the poor boy relived from his misery. He actually thought he was going to be shot sure 'nough. These are the kind of Cadets which are being admitted in the V.M.I. now. Do you blame us for having a little fun some times? Old Spex says we can substitute greening in the place of bucking for the new cadets. I was sorry to hear Tom Fry was wounded, hope he may recover. Will Mrs. F. go out to see him? Well I suppose Bob \u0026 Mollie are with you by this. What would I not give to be with you all. The receipt or arrival of my box and the thought of their living with you has made me awful homesick. I never was more so. I saw Dr. McGuire's mother at church this morning. She is a very sweet looking old lady. Say to Mother I believe I will wait for the new currency. I send the letter Mother mentioned. Now dear Sister I have written you a much longer letter than I expected to write when I first commenced and as it is getting late \u0026 I want to take this up town I shall have to bring it to a close. I have been writing in a great hurry which you can plainly see, so you must excuse this miserable scrawl. The paper sent was very acceptable. You see I have made use of it soon. Give my love to all the family and now for your darling self \u0026 husband accept a due portion. Kisses without number to Mary, Bev, and a kind remembrance to all enquiring friends.\nI remain your affect. brother\nBev.","P.S. Write soon \u0026 tell the other members of the family to do the same.","Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. 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This remembering that this is one of the dullest \u0026 meanest places in Christendom that is in my estimation and also of a great many of my fellow Cadets. But I shall not waist[sic] my time by heaping abuse upon Lexington and the V.M.I. You are well aware of my hatred for them both. Before going farther, allow me dear Sister to give vent to my feelings by expressing my grateful thanks for the nice box of eatables which you sent me. I can assure you I have enjoyed them no little and done justice to the box as well as my roommates, who said that it was the best that had been received in No. 38 (my room) and I think we have gotten four since the first of January. We played fearful havoc with the turkey pies and cakes. Nothing now remains I am sorry to say, but my ham which I hope to enjoy for some days yet as it was such a fine one. We only eat this as a snack. Mr. S surely must believe they came out of that small box. I invited or had besides my roommates (five in number) three of four of my friends (S.B. among the no.) to help me eat and there was plenty for all, not withstanding the tremendous appetites of the Cadets are noted for. Fan, where did you get a turkey from?  I did not think there was such a thing left in the county of Orange. Why did you not keep it, also the ham. I had much rather you should have done so, for I know how scarce such things are with you since you have had the army among you so long. You ought not to have deprived yourself of it. I can manage to make out with the beef they give me here, although it makes me sick about once a month. The candy sent was perfectly elegant. I never enjoyed anything more in my life. I would not care if you would send me a small package of that whenever an opportunity presents itself. If not two[sic] much trouble. I have been feasting right much lately on robbin pies. One of my roommates \u0026 myself went out hunting last Saturday week, killed 19 birds. I gave Mrs. Bull six and get the Judge to cook the rest for me. I believe near half of the boys in the Corps were out yesterday, but all had bad luck, frightened every bird for ten miles around. I was wise for once, and did not go. I went up in Lexington yesterday to see young McCown, who brought my box up for me. I shall send this by him as he says he will go by Berry Hill Tuesday. He also takes a little bundle for cousin Sarah Bull, which you will please send her. It is from Mrs. Powers to her husband. Tell Mother when she writes again to send me some stamps. I cannot get them here. Fan, how do you suppose I spent yesterday evening? Why I saw a poor mink court marshalled by the boys (only greening him) for deserting his post, where they had stationed him the night before. After speaking on both sides the jury retired and soon reentered the hall. The sentence was read by the judge. The prisoner found guilty and had to be shot in one hour. The whole court was so much affected at this sentence that the judge had to tell them they must not give way in that moment to their grief. The prisoner was then told that he would only have one hour to live and asked if he had anything to say of if he did not want to write a letter home. He arose and endeavored to make an appeal to the commander the plea of ignorance and a promise to do better in future, but the poor fellow was so frightened that his speech made but little impression upon the court. He was then told to retire into the ante chamber where he could write his last letter, which he did and such a one you never saw. He told his sister when he kissed her and told her goodbye he never thought he would disgrace the family in that way. After finishing his letter he returned in the court room and was so much distressed \u0026 frightened that his lawyer again made an earnest appeal in his behalf and begged that they would grant him a reprieve for ten days, so that he might be better prepared to meet his fate. This was granted by the jury, but subject to the approval of Old Spex. The Sergt. Of the guard was then ordered to post 2 sharp shooters at each corner of barracks so as to prevent the prisoner from talking to anyone or attempting to make his escape. He took the proceedings of the court over to the Genl. who told him we were only greening him. When he returned and told us what Old Spex said, every boy roared out laughing. Our fun was then ended, the poor boy relived from his misery. He actually thought he was going to be shot sure 'nough. These are the kind of Cadets which are being admitted in the V.M.I. now. Do you blame us for having a little fun some times? Old Spex says we can substitute greening in the place of bucking for the new cadets. I was sorry to hear Tom Fry was wounded, hope he may recover. Will Mrs. F. go out to see him? Well I suppose Bob \u0026 Mollie are with you by this. What would I not give to be with you all. The receipt or arrival of my box and the thought of their living with you has made me awful homesick. I never was more so. I saw Dr. McGuire's mother at church this morning. She is a very sweet looking old lady. Say to Mother I believe I will wait for the new currency. I send the letter Mother mentioned. Now dear Sister I have written you a much longer letter than I expected to write when I first commenced and as it is getting late \u0026 I want to take this up town I shall have to bring it to a close. I have been writing in a great hurry which you can plainly see, so you must excuse this miserable scrawl. The paper sent was very acceptable. You see I have made use of it soon. Give my love to all the family and now for your darling self \u0026 husband accept a due portion. Kisses without number to Mary, Bev, and a kind remembrance to all enquiring friends.\nI remain your affect. brother\nBev.","P.S. Write soon \u0026 tell the other members of the family to do the same."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWritten from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards receipt of a package, family matters, \"greening\" of a cadet, and cadet life.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. 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Before going farther, allow me dear Sister to give vent to my feelings by expressing my grateful thanks for the nice box of eatables which you sent me. I can assure you I have enjoyed them no little and done justice to the box as well as my roommates, who said that it was the best that had been received in No. 38 (my room) and I think we have gotten four since the first of January. We played fearful havoc with the turkey pies and cakes. Nothing now remains I am sorry to say, but my ham which I hope to enjoy for some days yet as it was such a fine one. We only eat this as a snack. Mr. S surely must believe they came out of that small box. I invited or had besides my roommates (five in number) three of four of my friends (S.B. among the no.) to help me eat and there was plenty for all, not withstanding the tremendous appetites of the Cadets are noted for. Fan, where did you get a turkey from?  I did not think there was such a thing left in the county of Orange. Why did you not keep it, also the ham. I had much rather you should have done so, for I know how scarce such things are with you since you have had the army among you so long. You ought not to have deprived yourself of it. I can manage to make out with the beef they give me here, although it makes me sick about once a month. The candy sent was perfectly elegant. I never enjoyed anything more in my life. I would not care if you would send me a small package of that whenever an opportunity presents itself. If not two[sic] much trouble. I have been feasting right much lately on robbin pies. One of my roommates \u0026amp; myself went out hunting last Saturday week, killed 19 birds. I gave Mrs. Bull six and get the Judge to cook the rest for me. I believe near half of the boys in the Corps were out yesterday, but all had bad luck, frightened every bird for ten miles around. I was wise for once, and did not go. I went up in Lexington yesterday to see young McCown, who brought my box up for me. I shall send this by him as he says he will go by Berry Hill Tuesday. He also takes a little bundle for cousin Sarah Bull, which you will please send her. It is from Mrs. Powers to her husband. Tell Mother when she writes again to send me some stamps. I cannot get them here. Fan, how do you suppose I spent yesterday evening? Why I saw a poor mink court marshalled by the boys (only greening him) for deserting his post, where they had stationed him the night before. After speaking on both sides the jury retired and soon reentered the hall. The sentence was read by the judge. The prisoner found guilty and had to be shot in one hour. The whole court was so much affected at this sentence that the judge had to tell them they must not give way in that moment to their grief. The prisoner was then told that he would only have one hour to live and asked if he had anything to say of if he did not want to write a letter home. He arose and endeavored to make an appeal to the commander the plea of ignorance and a promise to do better in future, but the poor fellow was so frightened that his speech made but little impression upon the court. He was then told to retire into the ante chamber where he could write his last letter, which he did and such a one you never saw. He told his sister when he kissed her and told her goodbye he never thought he would disgrace the family in that way. After finishing his letter he returned in the court room and was so much distressed \u0026amp; frightened that his lawyer again made an earnest appeal in his behalf and begged that they would grant him a reprieve for ten days, so that he might be better prepared to meet his fate. This was granted by the jury, but subject to the approval of Old Spex. The Sergt. 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I will also state that the maximum in Mathematics in the second class is 300 from which you will perceive that considerably more importance is attached to that part of the mathematical course which is studied by the second class than to that which is studied by the third class. I could have easily stood higher in Latin than I did by studying it as much as some members of my class did, but I preferred devoting my time mostly to the principal study. In fact I believe it better to have a tolerable standing in each department, than to stand very high in some, and very low in others; and it is upon this principle that I have acted ever since I have been at this place. The young man who stands first in Latin, having already a good knowledge of Mathematics devoted most of his time to that study with which he was least acquainted; on the other hand I depended upon the little knowledge of Latin which I had already acquired and studied Mathematics. I saw in some of the papers last week, that Mr. Bryan was first Lieutenant of the second company, which had been raised in Petersburg. Please inform me in your next, whether there were any Other members of that company with whom you were acquainted.  You perhaps wish to know what kind of a Christmas we had.  At the Institute Christmas is kept only one day, and that day is never forgotten inasmuch as it is the only one on which we are blessed with turkeys and minced pies. With the exception of the eatings my enjoyments were no greater than usual. Since I wrote to you last, there has been another severe snowstorm in Rockbridge. The weather last week was extremely cold, but it has moderated considerably. Write me word whether you have hired any servants and if you have who they are. Also whether my sisters have made much progress in the study of music. I would indeed be very much pleased to learn that they have.  Give my love to them and to mother. 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I still stand second in my class and am also as I expect you have before this seen in my circular a file higher in mathematics, than I was at the examination in July. I will also state that the maximum in Mathematics in the second class is 300 from which you will perceive that considerably more importance is attached to that part of the mathematical course which is studied by the second class than to that which is studied by the third class. I could have easily stood higher in Latin than I did by studying it as much as some members of my class did, but I preferred devoting my time mostly to the principal study. In fact I believe it better to have a tolerable standing in each department, than to stand very high in some, and very low in others; and it is upon this principle that I have acted ever since I have been at this place. 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Write me word whether you have hired any servants and if you have who they are. Also whether my sisters have made much progress in the study of music. I would indeed be very much pleased to learn that they have.  Give my love to them and to mother. I remain as ever - your devoted son,\u003cbr\u003e\n[signed] Chas A. Derby\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP.S. My old school mate Samuel Garland stands second in the third class.  Please inform me whether Samuel Hardy succeeded in obtaining the situation at Winfield Academy.  We were not examined in French and consequently no standing was determined upon it. [signed] CAD\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["Va Military Institute\nJany 19th 1847","Dear Father,\nAs you are perhaps anxious to learn the result of our last examination I take the present opportunity to write to you. The examination commenced on Monday the 4th last and continued until Saturday evening. I still stand second in my class and am also as I expect you have before this seen in my circular a file higher in mathematics, than I was at the examination in July. I will also state that the maximum in Mathematics in the second class is 300 from which you will perceive that considerably more importance is attached to that part of the mathematical course which is studied by the second class than to that which is studied by the third class. I could have easily stood higher in Latin than I did by studying it as much as some members of my class did, but I preferred devoting my time mostly to the principal study. In fact I believe it better to have a tolerable standing in each department, than to stand very high in some, and very low in others; and it is upon this principle that I have acted ever since I have been at this place. 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I was considerably surprised on learning the circumstances which attended the death of Capt Ferguson. Your advice in regard to perseverance I have all along endeavored to follow.  If I fail at the next examination it will not be my fault but the fault of nature. One cannot expect to have a talent for every department. One cannot be responsible for the deficiencies of nature; yet it is his duty to improve that with which the Lord has blessed him, however little it  may be. It is an admitted fact that application can never create a talent; yet it cannot be denied that by application talents are directed into their proper channels. It is for this reason that a person should while young ascertain that for which he is best fitted in order that he may not in after life be trifling with that for which he has no turn. There are many in my class who are smarter than myself; yet by application I have succeeded in accomplishing more than they have. Indolence is often an attendant of talents; for gifted men frequently trust too much to their talents. It is not always the most talented men who are first at the Bar; it is not always the most talented who have the greatest political fame; it is not always the most talented who are first in the scientific world. The greatest men of whom the world has every boasted have generally been those who with moderate abilities, by their industry made up for their deficiencies, and won the confidence and esteem of all.  The lawyer who has the greatest natural ability will if he is careless get but little practice. He may be able to deliver a startling speech; he may be the originator of striking ideas; yet none can place their confidence in him. It is on this account that I never despair. Whenever I do not succeed, I try again. It seems to me that h this year I am peculiarly unfortunate. Of Chemistry I do not profess to know much; yet I do not believe that in this department I have received justice. The opinion which you hand me express in regard to our professor of Natural Sciences has undergone but little change. I have not done well, comparatively speaking in Engineering; yet I by no means find fault with our professor in that department. I believe him to be a perfect gentlemen. The principle reason why I have not done well on these two studies is that a knowledge of them depends upon the memory; and you yourself know that my memory is very poor. Those studies which depend exclusively upon the reasoning faculties I find but little difficulty in mastering. Since I wrote to you last there has been another snow storm in this county.  During this Christmas there have been several private entertainments given by Cadets who have lately received boxes of eatables from their homes. 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I was considerably surprised on learning the circumstances which attended the death of Capt Ferguson. Your advice in regard to perseverance I have all along endeavored to follow.  If I fail at the next examination it will not be my fault but the fault of nature. One cannot expect to have a talent for every department. One cannot be responsible for the deficiencies of nature; yet it is his duty to improve that with which the Lord has blessed him, however little it  may be. It is an admitted fact that application can never create a talent; yet it cannot be denied that by application talents are directed into their proper channels. It is for this reason that a person should while young ascertain that for which he is best fitted in order that he may not in after life be trifling with that for which he has no turn. There are many in my class who are smarter than myself; yet by application I have succeeded in accomplishing more than they have. Indolence is often an attendant of talents; for gifted men frequently trust too much to their talents. It is not always the most talented men who are first at the Bar; it is not always the most talented who have the greatest political fame; it is not always the most talented who are first in the scientific world. The greatest men of whom the world has every boasted have generally been those who with moderate abilities, by their industry made up for their deficiencies, and won the confidence and esteem of all.  The lawyer who has the greatest natural ability will if he is careless get but little practice. He may be able to deliver a startling speech; he may be the originator of striking ideas; yet none can place their confidence in him. It is on this account that I never despair. Whenever I do not succeed, I try again. It seems to me that h this year I am peculiarly unfortunate. Of Chemistry I do not profess to know much; yet I do not believe that in this department I have received justice. The opinion which you hand me express in regard to our professor of Natural Sciences has undergone but little change. I have not done well, comparatively speaking in Engineering; yet I by no means find fault with our professor in that department. I believe him to be a perfect gentlemen. The principle reason why I have not done well on these two studies is that a knowledge of them depends upon the memory; and you yourself know that my memory is very poor. Those studies which depend exclusively upon the reasoning faculties I find but little difficulty in mastering. Since I wrote to you last there has been another snow storm in this county.  During this Christmas there have been several private entertainments given by Cadets who have lately received boxes of eatables from their homes. 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One cannot be responsible for the deficiencies of nature; yet it is his duty to improve that with which the Lord has blessed him, however little it  may be. It is an admitted fact that application can never create a talent; yet it cannot be denied that by application talents are directed into their proper channels. It is for this reason that a person should while young ascertain that for which he is best fitted in order that he may not in after life be trifling with that for which he has no turn. There are many in my class who are smarter than myself; yet by application I have succeeded in accomplishing more than they have. Indolence is often an attendant of talents; for gifted men frequently trust too much to their talents. It is not always the most talented men who are first at the Bar; it is not always the most talented who have the greatest political fame; it is not always the most talented who are first in the scientific world. 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