Smith, Francis H., Colonel (Francis Henney)
Biography
Cincinnati Professor of military science, (1839-42), 'in the Virginia Military Institute connected with the College.' Superintendant, VMI, 1839-1889. See DAB; W&L Historical Papers, VI, 43, 69, 73.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Francis H. Smith to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-12
This letter was written by VMI Superintendent Francis H. Smith on March 12, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Smith writes to inform Lee that a new VMI cadet, William F. Dancey, believes that the damage to VMI has resulted in the institution being unable to perform its purpose. He relays Dancey's desire to instead enroll in Washington College.
Photograph of Francis H. Smith
Includes 82 items collected by Charles Manson Crutchfield, including 38 photographs some of which are of Confederate generals and were taken by Michael Miley, postcards and printed materials, most of which concern Washington and Lee University and the surrounding city of Lexington, Virginia during the 1880's
Photograph of Francis H. Smith
Includes 82 items collected by Charles Manson Crutchfield, including 38 photographs some of which are of Confederate generals and were taken by Michael Miley, postcards and printed materials, most of which concern Washington and Lee University and the surrounding city of Lexington, Virginia during the 1880's
R. H. Phillips to General Frances Henney Smith, William Nelson Pendleton to General Smith (Copies), 1865-10-11
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