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This collection consists of items from the VMI cadetship of Alexander D. Exall, VMI Class of 1876, including:

• A cadet scrapbook that contains clippings and poetry
• An autograph album that contains inscriptions from classmates
• Three photographs of Cadet Exall
• The French/English dictionary he used at VMI

This collection consists of the account book of Edward C. Laird and contains entries for cadet expenses (1872-1875).

This collection (two items) consists of a notebook containing original poetry by Francis B. Clark, including "Natural Bridge," "To the Lee Family," and "Washington and Lee." The collection also contains one privately printed poem "The Irish Emigrant."

This collection consists of one notebook compiled by VMI Cadet Howard Osburn. The notebook contains copied poetry, orders, and an anecdote concerning Benjamin F. Ficklin, VMI Class of 1849.

This collection consists of a notebook compiled by Cadet James A. Forsythe and a graduation bible. The notework contains copied poetry and company rosters. Forsythe's photograph album is also available in the VMI Archives.

The John B. Mosby papers consist of six letters from Mosby to family members. Those letters dated 1870 to 1871 concern family matters. The letters written in 1873 from VMI contain references to faculty, academics, and cadet life. These papers also include a grade report for April 1872.

The William H. Dudley papers consist of two documents reflecting 1870s VMI cadet life. The letter (dated October 5, 1872) is from cadet Dudley (Class of 1874) to his mother and contains references to various VMI routines, such as declamation and drill, as well as family information. A VMI quarterly report (October 1, 1873) includes class marks, account information, and comments by superintendent Francis H. Smith concerning demerits for conduct. Infractions include "laughing in ranks," "talking in church," and "late at roll call."

This collection consists of an account book owned by William H. Green. The book contains a listing of school expenses incurred while he was a cadet at VMI from 1870 to 1873.

This collection consists of the account book of William H. Mitchell. The account book contains entries for cadet expenses (1870-1871). It also contains household financial accounts (1889-1891) for Mitchell and possibly other family members.

This collection consists of one notebook that belonged to Cadet William P. Tams (VMI Class of 1873). The notebook includes:

• Class notes for courses in mineralogy, civil and military engineering, and chemistry
• A copy of a lecture by Superintendent Francis H. Smith ("Lecture to the 1st Class on Moral Sense, November 5, 1872")
• Grade reports in chemistry, physiology, Latin, and astronomy