A&M 1603Peter Larew Papers, 1790-1892 A&M 1603Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-18 13:47:31 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard West Virginia and Regional History Center Peter Larew Papers Larew, Peter A&M 1603 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/2/resources/4990 0.15 Linear Feet Summary: 1 3/4 in. (1 reel of microfilm (4 folders), 1.75 in.) 1790-1892 Papers of a pioneer Monroe County family, including a manuscript ciphering book, 1790, a diary of a journey to southwestern Ohio, 1810, a manuscript militia manual and company roster, and various business, church, and legal papers of county militia captain, Peter Larew. The papers of his son, John M., include a general merchandise account book, the estate papers, and various business and legal documents. The collection also contains a series of letters, 1876-1892, from John Larew's sons in California commenting upon school teaching, agriculture, and travel in the Far West. West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center English . Conditions Governing Access

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Monroe County (W. Va.) Ohio California Frontier and pioneer life Teachers Travel accounts. Agriculture Account books Diaries and journals. Militia Church buildings General stores Larew, Peter Larew, John M.