Saturday, July 30, 2022

Advertisement Of The Seminary In The Louisiana Democrat, October, 1860

The second session of this institution will commence 1st November and continue, without vacation, till 20th August, 1861.

TERMS OF ADMISSION: the applicant must be between fifteen and twenty-one years of age, of good moral character, and well versed in the primary English branches.

EXPENSES OF THE SESSION: tuition, board, washing, lights and fuel – $220; uniform clothing, texts books, stationary, medical attendance and rent of fixed furniture – $120. A deposit of $200 must be made first of November

Each cadet must bring with him bedding [and] the minor articles of room furniture, or purchase them at the Seminary at a cost of $30. He must also bring a supply of under-clothing. For further information apply to Col. W. T. Sherman, superintendent, Alexandria, La.

SOURCE: Walter L. Fleming, General W.T. Sherman as College President, p. 293-4

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