[Letter to the Editors]
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Title
[Letter to the Editors]
Creator
E.A.G.
Source
http://addison.vt.edu/record=b1775388~S1
Publisher
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Date
September 13, 1875
Contributor
Ashley Hughes, Lindsey Macdonald
Rights
Permission to publish images from The Gray Jacket must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Format
Text
Language
English
Type
Announcement
Identifier
LD5655.V8 L4, ser.1, v.1, no.3 (Sept. 1875), p.1-8
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To the Editors of the Gray Jacket:
DEAR SIRS :--I notice in your August issue an article entitled "A vindication of poor boys, and sons of Mechanics;" said article having been published on account of a rash and thoughtless assertion made, (as you state,) by a member of the Corps." In justice to my comrades, myself, and the noble institution to which we belong, I would ask that the sentiments uttered by one, who so far forgot himself, as to disregard what was due to the "Corps," his Alma-Mater, and a gentleman, would be regarded as it is by my companions and self.
We, appreciating the high standard, the lofty tone, and fair name of our " Mother," unanimously denounce the unfortunate remark, as being beneath the bearing and dignity of a Cadet. We are heartily alive to the fact, that the " Mechanic" is in reality, " the bone and sinew" of our land, and as such we admire you, deeming you on that account to possess none the less of chivalry and of honor. Nor would we ignore the relationship existing between us, as Professional men, and you—as the (equally honored) Mechanic. Our ties are mutual, our destinies virtually the same, so let us extend to each other the hand of friendship and brotherly love,--striving in unison to accomplish that, from which, as men, we dare not to shrink, viz :—the advancement of knowledge, the good of society, and the upbuilding of our country.
E. A. G.
The above was received a few days since. The spirit which prompted the writing of this letter cannot be too highly praised, and most heartily do we extend to E. A. G. and his comrades the hand of fellowship and brotherly love. Hoping that never again will such a rash and unfounded remark be uttered by any of the "Corps," or any remark which will be so liable to injure the name of that noble Institution, of which they may well be proud.
DEAR SIRS :--I notice in your August issue an article entitled "A vindication of poor boys, and sons of Mechanics;" said article having been published on account of a rash and thoughtless assertion made, (as you state,) by a member of the Corps." In justice to my comrades, myself, and the noble institution to which we belong, I would ask that the sentiments uttered by one, who so far forgot himself, as to disregard what was due to the "Corps," his Alma-Mater, and a gentleman, would be regarded as it is by my companions and self.
We, appreciating the high standard, the lofty tone, and fair name of our " Mother," unanimously denounce the unfortunate remark, as being beneath the bearing and dignity of a Cadet. We are heartily alive to the fact, that the " Mechanic" is in reality, " the bone and sinew" of our land, and as such we admire you, deeming you on that account to possess none the less of chivalry and of honor. Nor would we ignore the relationship existing between us, as Professional men, and you—as the (equally honored) Mechanic. Our ties are mutual, our destinies virtually the same, so let us extend to each other the hand of friendship and brotherly love,--striving in unison to accomplish that, from which, as men, we dare not to shrink, viz :—the advancement of knowledge, the good of society, and the upbuilding of our country.
E. A. G.
The above was received a few days since. The spirit which prompted the writing of this letter cannot be too highly praised, and most heartily do we extend to E. A. G. and his comrades the hand of fellowship and brotherly love. Hoping that never again will such a rash and unfounded remark be uttered by any of the "Corps," or any remark which will be so liable to injure the name of that noble Institution, of which they may well be proud.