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Custodial History

The writer of this letter has not been verified. The letter was once attributed to Cadet William H. Cabell, who was killed at the Battle of New Market. However, this item appears to be clearly dated 1860, and Cabell did not enroll at VMI until December 1861.

Online Access

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Preferred Citation

Letter from Willie to Mary, 1860. MS0378. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one letter written by a cadet named "Willie" to his cousin Mary and largely concerns their relationship. The letter also mentions room inspection and guard duty.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Correspondence
• Love letters
• Virginia Military Institute—Cadet life—1860-1869