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James Williams, Civil War Records and Other Material, 1865/1905

0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in. (6 folders)
Papers of James Williams of northern West Virginia, including documentation of his service to the Union during the Civil War (West Virginia 17th Volunteer Infantry, Company E), and other personal papers. Civil War related records include discharge (1865), letter from WV Adjutant General awarding medal to Williams (1867), and pension records (ca. 1880-1905). There is also a blank enlistment form for Union volunteers. There is personal correspondence (1888-1907). Family business papers include lease agreements with Pittsburgh Coal, Coke and Gas Company (1897) and South Penn Oil Company (1902), tax records, and other material (ca. 1870-1905). There is a receipt with instructions on how to die wool (undated), and printed ephemera (including voter pamphlets for the 1884 and 1892 U.S. Presidential elections).
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James Williams, Civil War Records and Other Material, 1865/1905 0.1 Linear Feet Summary: 1 in. (6 folders)

Williams, James
Papers of James Williams of northern West Virginia, including documentation of his service to the Union during the Civil War (West Virginia 17th Volunteer Infantry, Company E), and other personal papers. Civil War related records include discharge (1865), letter from WV Adjutant General awarding medal to Williams (1867), and pension records (ca. 1880-1905). There is also a blank enlistment form for Union volunteers. There is personal correspondence (1888-1907). Family business papers include lease agreements with Pittsburgh Coal, Coke and Gas Company (1897) and South Penn Oil Company (1902), tax records, and other material (ca. 1870-1905). There is a receipt with instructions on how to die wool (undated), and printed ephemera (including voter pamphlets for the 1884 and 1892 U.S. Presidential elections).

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