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Two letters, with envelopes, from Cadet Merritt to his father. The letter of November 24, 1863 discusses school expenses, mentions the Corps being called to defend against Averell's raids; reports dissatisfaction with VMI (complains of hunger, gets " beef, irish potatoes, milk" only). The letter of May 16, 1864, written on the day after the Battle of New Market, describes being wounded, action on battlefield, mentions cadets Norborne C. Lewis (Class of 1867) and John A. Crichton (Class of 1866). This letter was possibly written from the Bushong House near the battlefield, and is written on a blank VMI form used by cadets to report excuses to the Commandant. Includes envelope addressed to W.H.E. Merritt, Lawrenceville, Brunswick Co., Virginia.