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Line 29: In November 1859, at the request of the governor of Virginia, Major [[William Gilham]] led a contingent of the VMI Cadet Corps to [[Charles Town, West Virginia\|Charles Town]] to provide an additional military presence at the execution by hanging on [[December 2]], [[1859]] of militant abolitionist [[John Brown (abolitionist)\|John Brown]] following his raid on the federal arsenal at [[Harpers Ferry, West Virginia\|Harpers Ferry]]. Major Jackson was placed in command of the artillery, consisting of two [[howitzer]]s manned by 21 cadets. I ♥ Emily!!!!!!!!!! == Civil War ==

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