Papers, 1868-1870.

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Papers, 1868-1870.

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The collection consists of letters written by Smith to family and friends while a student at Davidson, a letter from J.R. Blake, offering a position as tutor at Davidson and the manuscript of Smith's valedictory address. In his student letters, Smith describes his religious conversion and college life. There are also typescripts of some of the letters.

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Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Davidson College, Davidson College Library

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Smith, James Bayliss, 1849-1872.

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James Bayliss Smith was valedictorian of the Davidson College class of 1870. After graduation, he taught and studied law in Anderson, SC. In January of 1872, he was invited to return to Davidson as a tutor, but he declined. He died in August of 1872 at the age of 24. From the description of Papers, 1868-1870. (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 722091551 ...