Can you tell me with any documentation when AMI ceased to be a military school? I have found in my research about 1856 but a certain historical establishment claims all the cadets marched off to war in Co I 3rd Ark Inf which is false, but I cannot find my documentation either so can't prove my side of it. Do you have any info on when the school ceased as a military school. George Alexander also left just prior to pursue his farming enterprise and MAJ Benton returned to Louisiana.

Many thanks.