Miscellaneous papers from the attic of Pavilion X [manuscript] 1767 (1824-79) 1917.

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Miscellaneous papers from the attic of Pavilion X [manuscript] 1767 (1824-79) 1917.

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The collection contains letters, notes, poems & stories, financial and legal documents, newspaper fragments, business and calling cards, wallpaper samples; and printed items. Letters include one from A. Booth, 1832, conveying University of Virginia news, and several to Fanny Hunter, staying with Judge Tucker at the University, 1841-1842, conveying family news. Topics of interest include a woman being bled twice until she fainted, 1842, and a fire in Richmond next door to a house where "Eugene" and an unnamed wounded soldier are convalescing, 1862. Of interest are a deed fragment, 1767, for land in Hampshire County; an invitation to a ball at the Virginia Military Institute, 1842; and Latin exercises of John Davis Minor, 1848. Printed fragments include a copy of Walker's letter on the annexation of Texas; "The school friend"; "Supplement to inductive geometry"; and "Blunt's New Chart"; Correspondents and recipents include members of the Hunter, Magill and Minor families, esp. John Barbee Minor.

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University of Virginia. Pavilion X.

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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...

University of Virginia

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Hunter family.

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Minor family.

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Minor, John Davis, 1835-1851.

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Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848

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U.S. representative from Virginia, jurist, educator, and soldier. From the description of Henry St. George Tucker correspondence, 1822 November 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980667 Henry St. George Tucker, b. Mataox, Chesterfield County, Va., served in the War of 1812; graduated William and Mary where he studied law; professor of law at UVA where he introduced the Honor Code in 1842; served in the Virginia House of Delegates, practiced law and was chancellor of a priv...

Walker, Robert J. (Robert John), 1801-1869

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Secretary of the Treasury. From the description of Robert J. Walker letters, 1846-1848. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 47279343 From the description of Letters, 1846-1848. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 70958262 U.S. Senator, 1836-1845, and secretary of the treasury, 1845-1849. From the description of Papers, 1842-1866. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39522065 ...

McGill family.

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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 ...