From the Richmond Dispatch, 6/27/1861, p. 2
RICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE. - The public Commencement Exercises of this institution will be held on FRIDAY EVENING next, June 28th, at the FIRST BAPTIST (Dr. BURROWS') CHURCH, commencing at 8¼ o'clock. The Essays will be read and the Diplomas presented to the graduates, as usual.
CHAS. H. WINSTON President.
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