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Virginia Military Institute Archives

John F. Early papers, 1848/1850

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The John F. Early papers consist of the letters and diary of cadet John F. Early (1830-1894), who attended VMI from 1848 to 1850. The one volume diary-notebook contains short and sporadic entries regarding daily routines and special events. The diary contains one of the earliest references to Superintendent Francis H. Smith as "Spex" (April 30, 1850). The diary also contains lists of cadets, room occupants, and the poetry of Sara Henderson Smith ("The Old Gray Coat") and others. The five letters were written to family members and include details of cadet life and family and personal news.

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John F. Early papers, 1848/1850 6 items

Early, John F. (John Fletcher), 1830-1894

The John F. Early papers consist of the letters and diary of cadet John F. Early (1830-1894), who attended VMI from 1848 to 1850. The one volume diary-notebook contains short and sporadic entries regarding daily routines and special events. The diary contains one of the earliest references to Superintendent Francis H. Smith as "Spex" (April 30, 1850). The diary also contains lists of cadets, room occupants, and the poetry of Sara Henderson Smith ("The Old Gray Coat") and others. The five letters were written to family members and include details of cadet life and family and personal news.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Philip C. Gibbs notebook, 1849/1851

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This collection consists of one notebook (approximately 145 pages) created by Philip C. Gibbs that reflects cadet life from 1848 to 1851. The notebook includes:

  • Accounts of Corps of Cadets trips to Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia
  • Cadet poetry and essays
  • Poetry by Sara Henderson Smith
  • Addresses delivered before the Cadet Dialectic Society (a literary and debating society)
  • Discussion of exams (1851) in English and natural philosophy
  • Account of "An Oyster Supper---A Frolic After Taps"
  • Account of "our last bible recitation" in which Gibbs describes the last session of his cadetship with Superintendent Francis H. Smith

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Notebook, 1849/1851

The notebook includes:

  • Accounts of Corps of Cadets trips to Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia
  • Cadet poetry and essays
  • Poetry by Sara Henderson Smith
  • Addresses delivered before the Cadet Dialectic Society (a literary and debating society)
  • Discussion of exams (1851) in English and natural philosophy
  • Account of "An Oyster Supper---A Frolic After Taps"
  • Account of "our last bible recitation" in which Philip C. Gibbs describes the last session of his cadetship with Superintendent Francis H. Smith

Philip C. Gibbs notebook, 1849/1851 1 items

Gibbs, Philip C. (Philip Cromwell), 1831-1859

This collection consists of one notebook (approximately 145 pages) created by Philip C. Gibbs that reflects cadet life from 1848 to 1851. The notebook includes:

  • Accounts of Corps of Cadets trips to Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia
  • Cadet poetry and essays
  • Poetry by Sara Henderson Smith
  • Addresses delivered before the Cadet Dialectic Society (a literary and debating society)
  • Discussion of exams (1851) in English and natural philosophy
  • Account of "An Oyster Supper---A Frolic After Taps"
  • Account of "our last bible recitation" in which Gibbs describes the last session of his cadetship with Superintendent Francis H. Smith

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