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Certificates, 1873-1875

 File — Box: University Archives Small Collections Box 2, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

Name of Donors, Date of Certificate, Amount:

E. H. Jackson of Charleston, South Carolina, May 12, 1873, $250

Major William J. Gayer of Charleston, South Carolina, September 1, 1873

Ernest Altgelt of San Antonio, Texas, September 1, 1874, $250 - On the reverse of this certificate is a handwritten note by Altgelt authorizing his son, George Conrad Altgelt of Lexington, Virginia to sell, convey, and dispose of his right, title, and interest in the scholarship among other thins. This is dated January 24, 1876 and signed by Altgelt. George added a note on May 8, 1876 about the scholarship.

Judge L. V. Dixon of Memphis, Tennessee, September 1, 1874, $250. There are two certificates issued to Dixon on the same day for the same amount.

Susan L. Hepburn of Louisville, Kentucky, September 1, 1874, $500. There are two certificates issued to Hepburn on the same day for the same amount.

Col. William Preston Johnston of Lexington, Virginia, September 1, 1874, $500. There are two certificates issued to Johnston on the same da for the same amount.

Thoms K. Menefee of Staunton, Virginia, September 1, 1874, $250

William Chrisman of Independence, Missouri, September 1, 1875, $250

Col. J. H. Harvey of New Orleans, Louisiana, September 1, 1875, $250

Dr. E. Randall of Galveston, Texas, September 1, 1875, $250

Dates

  • Creation: 1873-1875

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Record Group: 2.05 Linear Feet (5 folders and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Repository Details

Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository

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