West Virginia Anti-Saloon League

Overview

List of members of the Anti-Saloon League in West Virginia, undated. Sent in an official U.S. House of Representatives envelope signed by Howard Sutherland.

Overview Correspondence of businessman and politician Thomas Beall Davis (1828-1911), brother of Henry Gassaway Davis (1823-1916). Most of the letters and telegrams concern the lobbying efforts of individuals and organizations to influence Davis when he filled an unexpired term in the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress (June 6, 1905-March 3, 1907). There are many requests for appointments, discharges, and pensions. Also lobbying requests for interstate commerce requiring subsidies or...