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Francis L. Smith family papers, 1865/1887

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The Francis L. Smith family papers consist of the personal papers (five items) of the family of Smith, a prominent lawyer in Alexandria, Virginia. Items relating to his son Francis L. Smith, Jr. (VMI Class of 1867) include:

  • An oath of allegiance verification (dated May 22, 1865), Amelia Court House, Virginia
  • A letter with enclosure (dated 1867) from VMI Treasurer Robert H. Campbell that concerns the collection of a bill
  • A telegram to Fitzhugh Lee (dated 1887)
The papers also include an account book that lists cash receipts for Francis L. Smith (1859) and the VMI expenses of Clifton H. Smith (Class of 1861) who attended VMI from 1857 to 1858.

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Francis L. Smith family papers, 1865/1887 5 items

Samuel S. Brooke papers, 1861/1917

11 items
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The Samuel S. Brooke papers consist of the personal papers (11 items) Brooke. The papers include five letters (dated 1862-1864) to and from family members that are largely concerned with personal family matters, but include some references to the Civil War and civilian life in Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia. Other topics include the 47th Virginia Infantry Regiment, including comments about camp life.

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Samuel S. Brooke papers, 1861/1917 11 items

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