Nebraska

Scope and Contents West Virginia mountain tales by Richard Orr Curry; papers of Jacob W. Mathews, a merchant from Alvon; papers of Charles R. Mathews, judicial officer at New Helena, Nebraska; correspondence of Catherine White Hoke of Alvon pertaining to family affairs; papers of Jacob W. Mathews including correspondence pertaining to the Confederate "Immortal Six Hundred"; Confederate veteran affairs; business papers of the firm of Hoylman and Matthews; Charles Matthews papers consisting of essays, business...

Content Description Letters written to Synthia and Harmon White of Spanishburg, West Virginia from various members of their family. The letters discuss family and personal matters, health issues, religion, weather, finances, household chores, farming, and produce. Letters from Henry White discuss his move from Nebraska to Kansas as well as the costs and profits associated with farming in these states. Places mentioned include: Spanishburg, West Virginia; Germantown, Kansas; Bluefield, West Virginia; Buchanan,...