The collection contains a letter from Edward Dillon to his mother, Frances, February 22, 1889, and a VAMC cadet coat and trousers (removed to Textiles Collection). The letter, on VAMC letterhead, details the postponement of exams due to a large number of sick students. Dillon also mentions that "Eddie" (his cousin, Edward Wright) is still sick, too; that he has written to his brother Roy (James Royal); and that he has learned to dance since the reorganization of the dance club.