An ALS and printed form letter, 1893 January 25, from George W. Peterkin of Parkersburg. Peterkin makes a personal fundraising appeal for the Diocese of West Virginia in order for the Methodist Episcopal Church to expand its programs and pay off debts incurred.
Five sheets of facsimiles, including the following: Washington's appointment as Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies, June 19, 1775. Washington's acceptance of the Commission Oath of Allegiance at Valley Forge, 1778 Letter to Col. Nicholas [sic], May 22, 1882 Inaugural Address, April 30, 1789 "Farewell Address," 1796.
Photostat copy of a land survey and plat for 587 acres on the Ohio River, made for George Washington.
Photograph of a land survey made by George Washington for Benjamin Phipps of four hundred acres "on the North River of Cacapehon".
Reply of Peterkin, first Episcopalian bishop of West Virginia, to Charles Alford Christian for information concerning Peterkin's association with Bishop Benjamin Bosworth Smith. Letter dated, Parkersburg, April 20, 1894.