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William A. Moreland, Collector, Papers, 1794-1958 A&M 1973

William A. Moreland, Collector, Papers, 1794-1958 A&M 1973


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 1973
Title
William A. Moreland, Collector, Papers 1794-1958
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198832
Quantity
0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 24 items (1 folder, 13 items); (1 oversize folder, 11 items)
Creator
Moreland, William A., 1916-1986
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
Papers of Alexander Smith and George W. Brown. The Smith papers are letters and receipts, 1794-1814, and include a letter from N. Suter commenting on a naval battle of the War of 1812, current prices, government, and business conditions and receipts for the payment for slaves. The Brown letters, 1870-1886, concern a gift to West Virginia University, marriage, and payment of land taxes. Correspondents or persons mentioned include Alexander Martin and John W. Mason. Receipts, 1881-1894, are for taxes paid by the Brown, Miller and Co. Also included are certificates of appointment and commissions, 1858-1921, for Virginia Militia, Quartermaster General and Adjutant General of the state of West Virginia, the Collector of Internal Revenue, the U.S. Army Officers' Reserve Corps, the National Guard, and a membership certificate for the Society of the Army of West Virginia.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], William A. Moreland, Collector, Papers, A&M 1973, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Brown, George W.
  • Brown, Miller and Company
  • Martin, Alexander.
  • Mason, John W.
  • Militia
  • Militia - Virginia - Quartermaster General.
  • Militia - Virginia.
  • Moreland, William A., 1916-1986
  • Slaves and slavery.
  • Smith, Alexander.
  • Suter, N.
  • Taxation
  • United States -- History -- War of 1812
  • United States. Army. Officers' Reserve Corps
  • United States. Internal Revenue Service
  • United States. National Guard
  • Veterans - Society of the Army of West Virginia.
  • West Virginia University
  • West Virginia. Adjutant General's Office

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Brown, George W.
  • Martin, Alexander.
  • Mason, John W.
  • Moreland, William A., 1916-1986
  • Smith, Alexander.
  • Suter, N.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • United States -- History -- War of 1812
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