George Washington Statue

Creator:

Bowcock, John, Rev. and Taliaferro, John B.

Extent:

1 Files

Scope and content:

Includes letter from Francis H. Smith to Dr. Galt inviting him to the statue dedication; original manuscript of remarks made at the Washington Statue dedication on July 3, 1856 by William B. Taliaferro, Revd. John H. Bowcock, Francis H. Smith. Information (photocopies, 1864-1866) concerning the confiscation of the statue by Gen. Hunter's troops and its return from West Virginia in 1866, including copies of letters from David H. Strother of Gen. Hunter's staff.

Misc. Later documents (post-Smith era) re: Statue

Language:

English

Subjects:

Lexington, Va. -- Washington Statue.
Washington Statue (Lexington, Va.) -- History
Virginia Military Institute—Buildings, structures, etc.
Virginia Military Institute—George Washington Statue

Names:

Bowcock, John, Rev.
Taliaferro, John B.

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