1862 January 10-27 [University of Virginia]

[from the Journal of the Chairman of the Faculty]

Jan 10 Gave notice of a suspension of lectures until
11 O'clock this morning, on account of the funeral
services of Channing M. Norwood
on the 8th inst. and whose body is to be removed
to Richmond for interment.

Gave Messrs W. W. & Frs I Dallam leave of absence
for four days to accompany the remains of
the late C. M. Norwood to Richond. For the
same purpose gave Messrs Tj J & I.I. Norwood
leave of absence for a like period-

Authorized the Proctor refund to the father
of C.M. Norwood his University & tuition fees
from date.

Mr. Wm A Pratt Superintendent of Grounds &
Buildings notified me that he yesterday sur-
rended his authority to Mr Prentis for the space
of two months, by order of the Rector--He leaves
to-day for Norfolk.

January 11 Gave Messrs Wm. E. Taylor & Henry L. Turner
leave to matriculate with an abatement of
one fourth in tuition fees, in accordance with
a resolution of the Faculty of the 13th Ult--

[January] 13 Gave Mr Jas N Dunlop leave of absence for
six days. He said he had reviewed a telegram to
come home for a few days, his parents being
uneasy about his safety, on account of the
occurence of a fatal case of Dyphtheria here

Gave Messrs A. T. Harris leave of absence for
six days & Mr Ch L. Kimbrough for five days,
their application having been prompted by the
same consideration as that of Mr. Dunlop.

Col. Johnson made application for permission
to bury Mr McMullen in the University Cemetery
near the grave of the late Janitor John Smith--
Mr McMullen having long been in the exercise
of his craft (Bricklaying) in the service of the University
the application was granted--

January 16 Upon the statement of Dr Cabell that the
health of Mr H. C. Calwell required his
withdrawal from the University for the
present, gave him indefinite leave of
absence and authorized the Proctor to
refund his contingent deposit--If Mr
Calwell health improves, he may return
to the University & resume his studies during
the session--

January 21 Mr Jas D. Moncure returned to the
University today, having overstayed the leave
of absence granted on the 19th ult--He alleges
he was detained on account of the sickness
of his brother--Excused--

January 24 Gave Mr Jno W Aler leave of absence
for five days, to visit Prince Edward County--

January 27 Gave Mr R. A. Phillips leave of absence
for one week to visit home--

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