Letter from Richard McIlwaine to W. R. Gaines, Esq.
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Letter from Richard McIlwaine to W. R. Gaines, Esq.
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Fundraising letter/appeal by Richard McIlwaine to W. R. Gaines, Esq. (Class of 1855).
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Hampden-Sydney Archives & Special Collections
Date
1883-12-14
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10010414
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H Sidney College Dec 14, 1883
My Dear Gaines,
It is a long time since we met and little did we think on parting that our next communication would be after this manner, but I remember you as a loyal son of Hampden Sidney and these papers will inform you of what we are trying to do for the old college. If you can help in the effort I shall be glad. We are getting on well. A finer lot of young men was never gathered than those who were here. They are _________ as studious and gentlemanly as could be desired. I hope you are well and that things go well with you. Holladay and I will be glad to see you here and hope to have the pleasure some time.
Sincerely yours,
Richard McIlwaine
W.R. Gaines Esq.
My Dear Gaines,
It is a long time since we met and little did we think on parting that our next communication would be after this manner, but I remember you as a loyal son of Hampden Sidney and these papers will inform you of what we are trying to do for the old college. If you can help in the effort I shall be glad. We are getting on well. A finer lot of young men was never gathered than those who were here. They are _________ as studious and gentlemanly as could be desired. I hope you are well and that things go well with you. Holladay and I will be glad to see you here and hope to have the pleasure some time.
Sincerely yours,
Richard McIlwaine
W.R. Gaines Esq.
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“Letter from Richard McIlwaine to W. R. Gaines, Esq.,” Hampden-Sydney College Digital Repository, accessed December 26, 2024, https://zzz-adm-host-084r.hsc.edu/items/show/409.