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H.E. Matheny, Collector and Compiler, Papers, 1956/1961

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Published and unpublished manuscripts on episodes in West Virginia history; Civil War history; hunting; and police protection in industrial plants. Facsimile and typescript copies of 19th century materials as follows: Letter of Gen. T.M. Harris concerning organizing and outfitting of troops, 1861; copies of newspaper articles by Gen. Harris concerning "the Sabbath question", 1876; Letters (typescript copies) of Pvt. James Z. McCausland's Brigade, 1863-1864 (7 items), on the Battle of Droop Mountain: fight at Dublin, picket duty around Warm Springs, Virginia; the Battle of Monocacy, and Early's raid on Washington, 1864; McChesney's handwritten request for medical discharge, 1865; letter (typescript copy) from William E. Kimble to Mortimer Johnson, Feb.20, 1862, Camp Allegheny on running mail through Union lines: and an article, West Virginia's rare Civil War Books, by H.E. Matheny. Confederate Soldiers' letters: (1) to his mother from James Z. McChesney, Nov. 16, 1863, relating to the Battle of Droop Mt. (2) two letters from W. I. Kunkle to James Z. McChesney relating some Civil War experiences.

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H.E. Matheny, Collector and Compiler, Papers, 1956/1961 0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in. (1 folder)

Matheny, H. E. (Herman Edmond), 1910-

Published and unpublished manuscripts on episodes in West Virginia history; Civil War history; hunting; and police protection in industrial plants. Facsimile and typescript copies of 19th century materials as follows: Letter of Gen. T.M. Harris concerning organizing and outfitting of troops, 1861; copies of newspaper articles by Gen. Harris concerning "the Sabbath question", 1876; Letters (typescript copies) of Pvt. James Z. McCausland's Brigade, 1863-1864 (7 items), on the Battle of Droop Mountain: fight at Dublin, picket duty around Warm Springs, Virginia; the Battle of Monocacy, and Early's raid on Washington, 1864; McChesney's handwritten request for medical discharge, 1865; letter (typescript copy) from William E. Kimble to Mortimer Johnson, Feb.20, 1862, Camp Allegheny on running mail through Union lines: and an article, West Virginia's rare Civil War Books, by H.E. Matheny. Confederate Soldiers' letters: (1) to his mother from James Z. McChesney, Nov. 16, 1863, relating to the Battle of Droop Mt. (2) two letters from W. I. Kunkle to James Z. McChesney relating some Civil War experiences.

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Sidney E. Shaw, Soldier, Civil War Records and Other Material, 1864/1918, bulk 1898/1908

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Records of Captain Sidney F. Shaw regarding his service in the Union army during the Civil War in the 15th West Virginia Infantry as "Acting Chief Engineer and AAA General" in the Department of West Virginia. Includes a transcription of his diary regarding his fighting retreat to save supplies and wagons from Jubal Early's army in July, 1864 during Early's northern invasion. This was an episode within Early's campaign to demonstrate against Washington, D.C. that led to the battle of Monocacy. There is also documentation regarding Shaw's persistent efforts to correct army records pertaining to his assignment and posts during the Civil War in order to recover back pay owed to him and to file for disability, including a letter he wrote to President William McKinley regarding Shaw's certification of rank authorized by then Captain McKinley. Other records include a program for a national Civil War veterans reunion encampment in the Chicago area (this was likely a Grand Army of the Republic [GAR] event) organized by Shaw, and two stock certificates for the Chicago, Parkersburg and Norfolk Railway Company, dating from 1885 and 1888.
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Sidney E. Shaw, Soldier, Civil War Records and Other Material, 1864/1918, bulk 1898/1908 0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 1/4 in. (69 leaves in 2 folders)

Shaw, Sidney E.
Records of Captain Sidney F. Shaw regarding his service in the Union army during the Civil War in the 15th West Virginia Infantry as "Acting Chief Engineer and AAA General" in the Department of West Virginia. Includes a transcription of his diary regarding his fighting retreat to save supplies and wagons from Jubal Early's army in July, 1864 during Early's northern invasion. This was an episode within Early's campaign to demonstrate against Washington, D.C. that led to the battle of Monocacy. There is also documentation regarding Shaw's persistent efforts to correct army records pertaining to his assignment and posts during the Civil War in order to recover back pay owed to him and to file for disability, including a letter he wrote to President William McKinley regarding Shaw's certification of rank authorized by then Captain McKinley. Other records include a program for a national Civil War veterans reunion encampment in the Chicago area (this was likely a Grand Army of the Republic [GAR] event) organized by Shaw, and two stock certificates for the Chicago, Parkersburg and Norfolk Railway Company, dating from 1885 and 1888.
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William C. Tavenner, Civil War Correspondence and Other Material, 1846/1940, bulk 1861/1865

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Letters of William C. Tavenner and members of his family. The family had ties to Lewis and Harrison Counties. Tavenner's letters include both personal and military correspondence from the Civil War, most relating to his service as a soldier in the Confederate Army (as Lieutenant Colonel of the 17th Virginia Cavalry) and his death at the Battle of Monocacy. There are also letters from other members of Tavenner's family from before and after the Civil War. See "Scope and Contents" for details.
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William C. Tavenner, Civil War Correspondence and Other Material, 1846/1940, bulk 1861/1865 0.2 Linear Feet Summary: 1 1/2 in. (6 folders)

Tavenner, William C.
Letters of William C. Tavenner and members of his family. The family had ties to Lewis and Harrison Counties. Tavenner's letters include both personal and military correspondence from the Civil War, most relating to his service as a soldier in the Confederate Army (as Lieutenant Colonel of the 17th Virginia Cavalry) and his death at the Battle of Monocacy. There are also letters from other members of Tavenner's family from before and after the Civil War. See "Scope and Contents" for details.

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