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William J. Pyewell, Civil War Soldier's Letter
A letter from William J. Pyewell, a Union solider, to his mother. This letter was sent from his unit's encampment at Bolivar where winter quarters were being established which he noted by mentioning the construction of bakery ovens. He says that he is not to be discharged before the end of the war which he thinks can not last more than three years. He also says that he will send part of his pay to her since they are expecting the paymaster and that he will ask for a furlough soon.
William Jennings Bryan, Letter regarding Contest Sponsorship
An ALS to Dr. [D. B.] Purinton, President of West Virginia University, in which William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) gives the President $250 to be invested by the university, the income there from to be given as an annual prize "for the best essay in the science of government." It was hoped that the prize would "stimulate the students to more earnest and diligent study of the principles which underlie free Institutions."
William Johnson, Virginia Delegate, Letter regarding Secession Convention
William Joseph and Sarah Stafford, Marriage Certificate
Photocopy of the marriage certificate of William Joseph and Sarah Stafford dated 1766. At the time of their marriage, the couple lived in Sussex County, Delaware. The couple moved to Monongalia County about 1770 and lived the rest of their lives in Morgantown.
William K. Smith, Civil War "For Liberty" Medal
One Civil War "Liberty" medal presented to Christena Smith by the State of West Virginia in honor of the service of William K. Smith (Company F, 14th Regiment, Infantry Volunteers), who died of illness or wounds.
William K. Smith Family Papers
The collection is highlighted by the Civil War papers of William K. Smith of Tyler Co. Militia rosters, wartime letters, a military pass, commendation, and pension claim are among the papers. Smith, of the West Virginia 14th. Infantry, Company F, died in a Confederate prison hospital in 1865, and other papers in the collection belonged to his widow, Christena. Family letters, financial papers, and home remedies are included.
William Kelley Militia Appointment
Copy of William Keyley's appointment as a Captain in the Virginia Militia for Preston County, April, 23, 1821. Original in possession of Zar Kelly of Cleveland, Ohio.
William Kramer Account Book
An account book of Dr. S.E.B. Kramer, a physician in Smithtown; included are dates of residents' births and deaths, and other data relative to Smithtown and vicinity.
William L. Wilson Letters
William Lantz and R.S. Lantz, Postmasters, Papers
Papers of two Blacksville postmasters containing mail reports, letters on post office affairs and politics, petitions for mail routes, and printed materials relating to politics and agriculture.