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Davis, Henry Gassaway, 1823-1916

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Henry Gassaway Davis Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0717
Scope and Contents

Additional papers of Henry G. Davis, mainly cancelled checks and check tubs. There are several letters, telegrams and freight bills, 1875-1897; and bank statements; U.S. geological Survey Maps; and a picture of George R. Latham.

Dates: 1871-1904

Thomas Beall Davis, Businessman and Politician, Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3197
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...
Dates: 1896-1913

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  • Subject: West Virginia Geological Survey X

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Bank books 1
Barbour County (W. Va.) 1
Coal mines and mining 1
Democratic Party 1
Maps. 1