Names: Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890

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Office of Communications and Marketing subject files, 1950

10 cubic feet

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Accession 2, transferred July 2004

Office of Communications and Marketing subject files, 1950 10 cubic feet

Smith, Francis H., 1965/1990 Box 28, Folder 6

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A Guide to the Executive letter books of Governor James L. Kemper, 1874-1877

2 v. (689 p.)

Abstract Or Scope: Executive letter book contains the outgoing correspondence of Governor James L. Kemper between 1874 and 1877, arranged chronologically. Letters were written by Governor Kemper, clerk P. F. Howard, Secretary of the Commonwealth James McDonald, and personal secretaries Meade C. Kemper, S. Bassett French, Baker P. Lee, and Charles Rutledge Whipple. Governor Kemper corresponded with a variety of individuals in federal and state government as well as important private indiviudals,on issues including the state war debt, prisoners and the Penitentiary, the volunteer militia, the Petersburg city government bill veto, requests for patronage, the Centennial Exhibition, the Virginia Military Institute, boundary disputes with West Virginia and Maryland, and the Foley statue of Stonewall Jackson. The letter book also includes a number of messages addressed to the Senate and House of Delegates of Virginia.

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A Guide to the Executive letter books of Governor James L. Kemper, 1874-1877 2 v. (689 p.)

Creator: Virginia. Governor (1874-1877 : Kemper)
Abstract Or Scope: Executive letter book contains the outgoing correspondence of Governor James L. Kemper between 1874 and 1877, arranged chronologically. Letters were written by Governor Kemper, clerk P. F. Howard, Secretary of the Commonwealth James McDonald, and personal secretaries Meade C. Kemper, S. Bassett French, Baker P. Lee, and Charles Rutledge Whipple. Governor Kemper corresponded with a variety of individuals in federal and state government as well as important private indiviudals,on issues including the state war debt, prisoners and the Penitentiary, the volunteer militia, the Petersburg city government bill veto, requests for patronage, the Centennial Exhibition, the Virginia Military Institute, boundary disputes with West Virginia and Maryland, and the Foley statue of Stonewall Jackson. The letter book also includes a number of messages addressed to the Senate and House of Delegates of Virginia.

Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers, 1860/1993

35 items

Abstract Or Scope: The bulk of the Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers consist of 28 letters (dated 1860-1864) written by Gatewood to his parents and other family members. Early letters describe life at VMI and in Lexington, Virginia, just prior to and during early months of the Civil War. Subsequent letters date from Gatewood's service with the 11th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, Company F (Bath Squadron), including a letter (dated September 1862) written after the Second Battle of Manassas (2nd Bull Run).

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Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers, 1860/1993 35 items

Creator: Gatewood, Andrew C. L. (Andrew Cameron Lewis), 1843-1919
Abstract Or Scope: The bulk of the Andrew C. L. Gatewood papers consist of 28 letters (dated 1860-1864) written by Gatewood to his parents and other family members. Early letters describe life at VMI and in Lexington, Virginia, just prior to and during early months of the Civil War. Subsequent letters date from Gatewood's service with the 11th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, Company F (Bath Squadron), including a letter (dated September 1862) written after the Second Battle of Manassas (2nd Bull Run).

Civil War correspondence, 1864 5 items

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Correspondence, 1860/1864 5 Folder 5 folders by year

Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers, 1857

2 items

Abstract Or Scope: The Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers consist of one testimonial letter (dated September 2, 1857) written by Superintendent Francis H. Smith on behalf of Fauntleroy, and one drawing by Cadet Fauntleroy that was completed for a class assignment at VMI.

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Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers, 1857 2 items

Creator: Fauntleroy, A. M. (Archibald Magill), 1837-1886
Abstract Or Scope: The Archibald M. Fauntleroy papers consist of one testimonial letter (dated September 2, 1857) written by Superintendent Francis H. Smith on behalf of Fauntleroy, and one drawing by Cadet Fauntleroy that was completed for a class assignment at VMI.

Letter from Francis H. Smith to T. T. Fauntleroy, 1857

Abstract Or Scope: Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. In the letter, Francis H. Smith recommends Archibald M. Fauntleroy for a commission in the United States Army.

Barton family papers, 1855/1869

10 items

Abstract Or Scope: The Barton family papers consist of the papers of three members of the Barton family who attended VMI during the mid-19th century. Papers related to Charles M. Barton (VMI Class of 1856) include a letter (dated September 28, 1855) from Charles to his cousin Joseph M. Barton in which he complains about VMI life and about his instructor Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (Jackson is described as a "hell of a fool"). Other Charles Barton material is found in a notebook (approximately 250 pages) that contains poetry copied by Charles, including "The Faculty of the VMI," which describes Francis H. Smith, John T.L. Preston, and other early faculty members; class notes from lectures given by Francis H. Smith; autographs of his VMI classmates, and a resolution on the death of Cadet Thomas Blackburn.

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Barton family papers, 1855/1869 10 items

Creator: Barton, Charles M. (Charles Marshall), 1836-1862
Abstract Or Scope: The Barton family papers consist of the papers of three members of the Barton family who attended VMI during the mid-19th century. Papers related to Charles M. Barton (VMI Class of 1856) include a letter (dated September 28, 1855) from Charles to his cousin Joseph M. Barton in which he complains about VMI life and about his instructor Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (Jackson is described as a "hell of a fool"). Other Charles Barton material is found in a notebook (approximately 250 pages) that contains poetry copied by Charles, including "The Faculty of the VMI," which describes Francis H. Smith, John T.L. Preston, and other early faculty members; class notes from lectures given by Francis H. Smith; autographs of his VMI classmates, and a resolution on the death of Cadet Thomas Blackburn.

Bolling W. Barton papers, 1863/1864 2 Folder

Abstract Or Scope: Includes four class exercises and one note indicating math and French marks. Also includes two items of correspondence.

Correspondence, 1863/1864 2 items Folder 4

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Charles P. Deyerle papers, 1842/1855

12 items

Abstract Or Scope: The Charles P. Deyerle papers consist of the personal papers (12 items) from the career of Deyerle. Included are documents dating from his medical studies and his service in the United States Army, clippings, books, and notebooks.

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Bible verse, holograph, 1842

Abstract Or Scope: Bible verse in VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith's hand given to Charles P. Deyerle as "a token of affection...."

Charles P. Deyerle papers, 1842/1855 12 items

Creator: Deyerle, Charles P. (Charles Peter), 1820-1853
Abstract Or Scope: The Charles P. Deyerle papers consist of the personal papers (12 items) from the career of Deyerle. Included are documents dating from his medical studies and his service in the United States Army, clippings, books, and notebooks.

Board of Visitors correspondence and administrative records, historical, 1846/1937

1 Linear Feet

Abstract Or Scope: This sub-group includes incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors or correspondence related to BOV business. Includes correspondence files for some historical individual members of the Board.

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Board of Visitors correspondence and administrative records, historical, 1846/1937 1 Linear Feet

Creator: Virginia Military Institute. Board of Visitors
Abstract Or Scope: This sub-group includes incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors or correspondence related to BOV business. Includes correspondence files for some historical individual members of the Board.

John T. L. Preston and Francis H. Smith correspondence, 1839 6 items

Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence between Francis H. Smith, who became VMI's first Superintendent, and John T. L. Preston relating to the organization and opening of VMI. Includes four letters from Preston to Smith and one letter from Smith to Preston, in which he accepts the job offered by the Board of Visitors to serve as Superintendent (originally called Principal Professor). One related letter is from Francis H. Smith to William Atkinson or Atkison, in which Smith asks for advice about VMI's job offer.

Carl M. Best papers, 1884/1886

2 items

Abstract Or Scope: The Carl M. Best papers consist of one letter (dated 1884) that appoints Best a cadet at VMI. The papers also include one letter of recommendation (dated 1886) written for Best by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith.

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Carl M. Best papers, 1884/1886 2 items

Creator: Best, Carl M. (Carl Mead), 1861-1922
Abstract Or Scope: The Carl M. Best papers consist of one letter (dated 1884) that appoints Best a cadet at VMI. The papers also include one letter of recommendation (dated 1886) written for Best by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith.

Charles A. Derby papers, 1839/1891

0.25 cubic feet Approximately 80 items in 1 box

Abstract Or Scope: The bulk of the Charles A. Derby papers consists of Derby family correspondence. Approximately twenty-eight letters were written by Charles A. Derby (dated 1844-1862) and cover the period from late boyhood up to his death in battle in 1862. Included are letters (dated 1846-1847) written while he was a cadet at VMI, as well as correspondence dating from his careers as a teacher and Episcopal clergyman. Two items were written during his brief service in the Confederate Army.

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Charles A. Derby papers, 1839/1891 0.25 cubic feet Approximately 80 items in 1 box

Creator: Derby, Charles A., 1828-1862
Abstract Or Scope: The bulk of the Charles A. Derby papers consists of Derby family correspondence. Approximately twenty-eight letters were written by Charles A. Derby (dated 1844-1862) and cover the period from late boyhood up to his death in battle in 1862. Included are letters (dated 1846-1847) written while he was a cadet at VMI, as well as correspondence dating from his careers as a teacher and Episcopal clergyman. Two items were written during his brief service in the Confederate Army.

Charles A. Derby papers, 1844/1862 4 Folder 3 folders of correspondence and 1 folder of writings 2 Files 2 files of oversized drawings

Correspondence, 1863/1889 5 items Folder 6

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Charles R. K. Varner collection, 1881/1911

1 Linear Feet 8 items

Abstract Or Scope: This collection (8 items) contains items pertaining to Charles R. K. Varner (VMI Class of 1884), including:

Three VMI quarterly grade reports (1881 and 1884)

One letter of recommendation (1889) written by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith

One VMI postcard

Dance programs

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Charles R. K. Varner collection, 1881/1911 1 Linear Feet 8 items

Creator: Varner, Charles R. K. (Charles Robert Key), 1862-1915
Abstract Or Scope: This collection (8 items) contains items pertaining to Charles R. K. Varner (VMI Class of 1884), including:

Three VMI quarterly grade reports (1881 and 1884)

One letter of recommendation (1889) written by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith

One VMI postcard

Dance programs

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