Conditions Governing Use

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

Preferred Citation

John K. Gilliat and Company documents, 1876-1884. MS 0306. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

The firm of John K. Gilliat & Co. (London) advanced money to VMI in 1863 to purchase books and cadet clothing. The firm later forgave the interest on the loan and was commemorated in the Gilliat Scholarship.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two documents, including one letter from John L. Gilliat to Lewis D. Crenshaw (dated February 7, 1884) that discusses the status of VMI's debt to the company, and one bank draft (Canadian Bank of Commerce) payable to John K. Gilliat & Co. (dated February 23, 1876).

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Correspondence
• Financial records
• John K. Gilliat and Company (London, England)
• Virginia Military Institute—History—19th century