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James Tenney Letter, 1825 A&M 3153

James Tenney Letter, 1825 A&M 3153


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 3153
Title
James Tenney Letter 1825
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195693
Quantity
0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 item (1 folder)
Creator
Tenney, James
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
The letter from James Tenney, Jr. to his uncle, John Tenney of Luzerne, NY describes James' journey from upstate New York to Nicholas County, Virginia via Richmond and comments on the attributes of western Virginia. It mentions Kanawha Valley salt production and the lumber industry on the Elk River which supplied materials for boats and barrels used in the salt industry. Tenney also alludes to the New England settlement in present-day Upshur County which his father joined earlier. (a transcription and photos of the letter are also included.)

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], James Tenney Letter, A&M 3153, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Agriculture
  • Braxton County (W. Va.)
  • Elk River (W. Va.)
  • Lumber industry and timber.
  • Mills and mill-work
  • Nicholas County (W. Va.)
  • Randolph County (W. Va.)
  • Rivers and river valleys.
  • Salt industry and trade - West Virginia.
  • Tenney, James
  • Tenney, John.
  • Travel accounts.
  • Upshur County (W. Va.)

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Tenney, James
  • Tenney, John.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Braxton County (W. Va.)
  • Elk River (W. Va.)
  • Nicholas County (W. Va.)
  • Randolph County (W. Va.)
  • Upshur County (W. Va.)
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