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    <abstract id="aspace_f61e86606bb1e1463c699a986d69e758">An ALS from J. R. Thompson, president of West Virginia University to Jno. W. Boggess, 1877, concerning various expenses for a student to attend the university and the supervision of students conduct. Also, a clipping from Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram, 1928 July 8, regarding Clarksburg's place in the early history of West Virginia University.</abstract>
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