Philip Aylett Fitzhugh papers, 1842-1891 [manuscript].

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Philip Aylett Fitzhugh papers, 1842-1891 [manuscript].

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Correspondence by and relating to Philip Aylett Fitzhugh (1824-1908), physician of Northampton County, Va.; his wife, author Georgiana Tankard Fitzhugh (1827-1899); and his siblings. Included are six letters, 1844-1845, pertaining to his education and training as a doctor at the Virginia Military Institute and society in Lexington, Va.; and letters, 1850-1853, 1866, 1890-1891, from his brother, John H. Fitzhugh, who emigrated to Kentucky and Austin, Tex. Two letters, 1845 and 1866, discuss the emancipation of slaves. Also included are two letters on legal issues: one, 1876, from Judge John Critchen (1820-1901) and one, 1879, from University of Virginia law professor John B. Minor (1813-1895) .

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Critchen, John, 1820-1901.

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Fitzhugh, John, -1826

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Naval officer and physician. From the description of John Fitzhugh papers, 1819-1820. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79147109 ...

Minor, John B. (John Barbee), 1813-1895

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University of Virginia professor. From the description of Letter, University of Virginia, to S.D. Cabaniss, Huntsville, Ala. [manuscript] 1867 April 3. 1867. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647960869 Professor of law at the University of Virginia. From the description of Papers of John B. Minor, 1843-1892. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 31254303 John B. Minor, b. Louisa County, Va. Attended University of Virginia, graduating ...

Virginia Military Institute

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On March 29, 1839 the General Aslsembly passed the final version of the act establishing a military school at the Lexington arsenal, where the students would protect the arms while pursuing educational courses. The School was named the Virginia Military Institute and is the nation's oldest state supported military college. The governor appointed nine members to the Board of Visitors to oversee the new school and they elected Claudius Crozet as president of the board and named Franci...

Fitzhugh, Philip Aylett, 1824-1908.

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Fitzhugh, Georgia Tankard, 1827-1899.

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