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Scope and Contents 1. Moses Hoge’s (HSC Class of 1839) oration from the Inauguration of the Jackson Statue, October 26, 1875, accompanies introductory address of Governor Kemper. 2. Moses Hoge (HSC Class of 1839); newspaper announcement of celebration of Hoge’s semi-centennial as pastor of Richmond Second Presbyterian Church and other descriptive articles (very fragile condition). Photocopy made and added to file 6/20/1994. 3. Moses Hoge (HSC Class of 1839) from the Richmond News Leader (June 18, 1973);...

Scope and Contents 1. Nathaniel E. Venable’s letter to his daughter, Mary P. Venable, dated June 24, 1839 (original and typewritten copy). 2. Robert Lewis Dabney (HSC Class of 1840); “Robert Lewis Dabney: Prince Among Theologians and Men” address by Henry M. Woods delivered before the West Hanover Presbytery, Stonewall Church, Appomattox County, VA, Fall, 1936. 3. Robert Lewis Dabney (HSC Class of 1840); “Robert Lewis Dabney, Southern Conservative,” Georgia Review, Winter 1964, volume 18, number 4, pages...

Scope and Contents 1. Hillary H. Land’s (HSC Class of 1841) letter to his mother, Mrs. Ann Burrughs in Norfolk, Virginia, dated February 19, 1837. 2. Hillary H. Land’s (HSC Class of 1841) letter to his mother, Mrs. Ann Burrughs in Norfolk, Virginia, dated December 7, 1838.

Scope and Contents 1. Anthony Martin Branch’s (HSC Class of 1842) photograph. 2. Samuel Woodson Venable (HSC Class of 1842); photostat of part of a letter written by Samuel Woodson Venable with explanatory note regarding the other part of the letter and the whereabouts of the original. Recipient of the letter: David Witherspoon. Samuel Woodson Venable was a son of Nathaniel Venable of “Slate Hill.”

Scope and Contents 1. William Maxwell (HSC President 1838 - 1844); from Maxwell certifying as “worthy” a Mr. Millspaugh, dated September 16, 1843 (original and typewritten copy). 2. John Peter Mettauer’s announcement of Prince Edward Medical Institute from Danville newspaper, August 7, 1846, announced dates refer to 1843 and 1844. 3. Dated March 1, 1844, requesting a funeral sermon of Rev. (?). 4. John W. C. Moorman’s lecture card from 1843 - 1844 to admit “Mr. John W. C. Moorman” to lectures on Chemistry...

Scope and Contents 1. William D. Haskins’s (HSC Class of 1845) tintype, a gift of Mrs. W. M. Piatt, Rt. 5, Box 231, Durham, NC. 2. HSC Medical Department catalogue; catalogue of the HSC Medical Department in Richmond.

Scope and Contents 1. Roger Pryor’s (HSC Class of 1846) letter to Professor Holladay (?) dated July 12, 1843.

Scope and Contents 1. James Madison Blanton’s (HSC Class of 1847) letter to “Barksdale,” dated May 29, 1849. 2. Receipt for a $100 certificate of scholarship paid by A.W. Millspaugh, Esq., of Richmond. 3. William T. Johnson’s (HSC Class of 1847) invitation to a “soiree” for the graduating class of 1846. 4. Philip S. Blanton’s (HSC Class of 1847) speech: Eulogy on virtues and services of General William Henry Harrison, dated April 1846. 5. Philip S. Blanton’s (HSC Class of 1847) speech: U.S. Patriotism, ...

Scope and Contents 1. P. T. Sparrow’s (HSC President 1845 - 1847) recommendation written for a Mr. A. W. Millspaugh (original and typewritten copy). 2. P. T. Sparrow’s (HSC President 1845 - 1847) apology to Mr. A. W. Millspaugh for the delay in sending the recommendation (original and typewritten copy). 3. Joseph Dupuy’s letter to Col. Joseph Dupuy explaining the college’s “certificate of scholarship” plan. 4. Joseph Dupuy’s certificate of scholarship receipt. 5. Leonidas Brown’s (HSC Class of 1848)...

Scope and Contents 1. HSC advertisement, circa 1848: lists faculty, course of study, misc. information. 2. Lewis W. Green’s (HSC President 1848-1856) inaugural address, January 10, 1849. 3. Lewis W. Green (HSC President 1848-1856); genealogical chart relating to Lewis W. Green from Pike County, Illinois. History, dated November 18, 1975; compiled by George F. Miller, 2014 Utah N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110.