Robert M. T. Hunter manuscript, 1857

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
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Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Preferred citation:

Robert M.T. Hunter manuscript, 1857 July 3. MS 0116. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 items 41 pages
Creator:
Hunter, R. M. T. (Robert Mercer Taliaferro), 1809-1887
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Robert M.T. Hunter manuscript, 1857 July 3. MS 0116. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a 41 page manuscript of a speech given at VMI by Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on July 3, 1857 as part of the celebrations marking the end of the academic year. The speech was subsequently printed by McFarlane & Fergusson (Richmond, Virginia) and that published version is also available in the VMI Archives.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter (1809-1887) was a lawyer, politician, United States Senator, and Confederate States of America Secretary of State.

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks