1.9 Linear Feet, Summary: 23 in. (4 document cases, 1 flat storage box)
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Atkeson-Morgan Family
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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Atkeson-Morgan Family Papers, A&M 3372, West Virginia and Regional History
Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
John Morgan, born in Shenandoah County, Virginia on October 10, 1840, was brought by his parents, John and Elizabeth A. (Beale)
Morgan, to Putnam County where they settled in 1846.
John Morgan was married to Samantha J., daughter of Thomas and Virginia (Brown) Atkeson. She was born in Mason County in January
1843, and was married to John Morgan on 12 October 1875 in Putnam County by Reverend Crooks. They had three sons: John (born
18 August 1876), Thomas Atkeson (15 April 1878), and Rembrandt (19 June 1880).
During the Civil War John Morgan enlisted in 1863 in Company A, 22nd Virginia Regiment, Confederate Army, serving till the
surrender. His brother William S. Morgan, a member of Company A., 36th Regiment, Confederate Army, was killed at Fayette Courthouse
in 1862. John Morgan was a farmer who lived on bottom land opposite the mouth of the Poca River in Putnam County, West Virginia.
(From West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia, 1976)
Papers of John and Sarah Atkeson-Morgan documenting Atkeson-Morgan family history and the history of the Morgan home and farm
in Putnam County, West Virginia for period ca. 1840-1900.
Materials include Civil War papers; personal and business correspondence; legal documents; school compositions and poetry;
one photograph; and invoices and receipts.
Subjects include: personal business (such as health, travel, and courtship), farm business, hunting, education (particularly
at Barboursville College), and steamboat travel (including the vessels 'Active' and 'Chesapeake'), among others.
Individuals who are prominently documented in the collection include: John Morgan, Sr., John Morgan, Jr., James 'Jim' Morgan,
Semantha Atkeson-Morgan, John Beale, James Beale, Samuel Moore, Thomas Atkeson Morgan, Rembrandt Morgan, Albert Sidney Morgan,
Anna Jackson, Thomas Atkeson, and Virginia Wells.
West Virginia and Virginia locations of significance to the family include: Walnut Grove, Kanawha County; Point Pleasant;
Kanawha Court House; Buffalo, Putnam County; Poca or Poca Bottom; Pocatalico or Pocatalico Bottom; Mount Jackson; Gallipolis,
Raymond City, Putnam County; Barboursville; Winfield; Charleston; Rio, Hardy and Hampshire Counties; Orkney Springs; Edge
Hill, Virginia; Lewisburg; Letart; Huntington; and Fowlers, Brooke County. Other states of interest include: New York, Ohio,
Indiana, and Washington, D.C.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a September 1861-December 1865, undated
Scope and Contents
This series includes several Civil War-related letters from or to members of the Atkeson-Morgan family and a copy of a poem
about the Confederacy.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a
To "Cousin" From Mathew (Regarding friendship: "I can conjectur no reason why you do not write to me unless it is becaus I
live in a southern state, and you think yourself duty bound not to harbor one kindly feeling toward one on southern soil,...";
four pages.)
September 1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a
Unidentified Correspondents (Regarding Fort Donelson campaign from the Confederate point-of-view; eight pages with pages one
through four missing.)
1862
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a
Cannot Read Names of Correspondents (Regarding family and domestic issues on the home front: "Oh! How I do wish this sinful
war was at an end. To think thousands of the South's good, great, and honest sons hourly fade by the hand of a hateful "Yankee.";
three pages.)
June 1864
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a
To Semantha Atkeson from H. Kemper (Regarding domestic issues; two pages.)
November 1864
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a
To John Morgan, Sr. from Beale (Regarding liberation by parole of John Morgan, Jr.; one page.)
February 1865
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a
To John Morgan from Unidentified Correspondent (Regarding value and maintenance of farm; four pages.)
December 1865
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a
Unidentified Correspondents (Regarding the war and winter quarters with reference to Gauley Bridge; two pages.)
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1a
Poem: "The Bonnie Blue Flag" (Poem in eight verses, two pages, expressing Confederate patriotism.)
This series consists of correspondence written to John Morgan, Sr. by his siblings, his sons, James Beale, and Samuel Moore.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
To John Morgan, Sr. from Brothers and Sisters, etc.
1845–1860
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
From Sister Mary Sigler -- Writing from Mt. Jackson, Virginia, Mary relates the ill health of her children suffering from
whooping cough, as well as the goings on of family friends. She also writes of the burning of their childhood home and reports
the news of the crops and livestock.
1848–1857
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
From James Beale -- Writing from Point Pleasant, he discusses the impending sale of his farm to Samuel Moore. He is also considering
the sale of his farm in Pocatalico, but means to retain the farms on the Ohio River.
August 1845
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
From S. A. Miller -- Writing from Kanawha Courthouse regarding the health of John's visiting daughter, Mary, whose delicate
health is making it hard for her to rid herself of a cough.
1860 October 15
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
To John Morgan, Sr. from James Beale and Samuel Moore
1844–1866
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
From James Beale -- These letters originate in Point Pleasant, New York, and Ohio. They focus on farm business, such as the
appropriate time to thresh wheat and also request the profits from the sale of his cattle to be sent to him in New York. James
also employs a mason to build John's new chimney.
1844–1849
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
From Samuel Moore -- These letters were written "at home" and at "Edghill." Samuel reports of his bouts with rheumatism, as
well as local deaths. Neighbor William Brinker was crushed to death when felling trees, and an 1857 letter reports the death
of Samuel's own daughter. Also concerned with collecting debts, he writes of one owed by William Strother and one owed by
John himself. Farm business and the sale of cattle are also addressed.
1850–1866
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8
To John Morgan, Sr. from his sons, James and John
1871–1883
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8
From his son Jim Morgan -- Writing from home, Jim frequently reports the status of Sallie's health and the expected duration
of her stay at the Good Samaritan. He also asks for domestic assistance from his father and "ma".
1871–1883
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8
From his son John Morgan, Jr. -- Writing from aboard the "Steamer Active" on the day of his wedding (October 12, 1875), John
recounts the day's events and reports Captain Beckett's opinion that they will reach the steamer Chesapeake at Gallipolis
by nightfall.
This series includes correspondence to and from John Morgan, Jr..
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 9
With His Mother Elizabeth A. Beale-Morgan -- Elizabeth Morgan tells her son of her ill health, a visit to Point Pleasant and
the relations that live "at the Point," She requests that her accounts be settled and the money sent to her. John's letters
originate from Barboursville and Point Pleasant, and cover his schooling, horse breeding, hunting, the farm business of Colonel
Smith, and repeated requests for money.
1864–1894
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10
From John Morgan, Jr. to His Wife, Semantha Atkeson-Morgan -- These letters originate from Poca Bottom during a period of
courtship between the two. John writes of his observations about nature and reminisces of the couple's time spent together.
1871
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 11
With His Wife Semantha Atkeson-Morgan -- These letters cover some of the couple's courtship, the impending care of family
elders, John's loneliness when his wife is away, farm work and wheat fields. One letter, written from Poca Bottom, contains
Semantha's informal will, including where and how she would like to be buried.
1872–1877
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 12
With His Wife Semantha Atkeson-Morgan -- These letters, primarily written from Buffalo, discuss Semantha's feelings about
motherhood and the health of her children, reports of flooding and loss of corn crops and the resolution of that, and the
terminal illness of "our dear father." Also details events such as a 4th of July picnic and Greenback meeting given by the
Masons and Sunday schools, harvesting, and the Gallipolis Fair.
Series 5. Correspondence -- Sons of John Morgan, Jr. and Semantha Atkeson-Morgan: John, Thomas Atkeson, Rembrandt, and Albert
Sidney; Grandson, William Morgan
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13-15 1871–1921
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence of the sons of John Morgan, Jr. and Semantha Atkeson-Morgan: John, Thomas Atkeson,
Rembrandt, and Albert Sidney; and grandson, William Morgan.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13
From John Morgan to Mother Semantha Morgan -- These letter originate in Barboursville during John's time at Barboursville
College and regard his studies and a request for a gun for duck hunting.
1892
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13
From the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to John Morgan -- This letter, written from New Haven, Connecticut, denies John's
request to place an advertisement for the company's goods atop his boat.
1909-07-28T00:00:00.000
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13
From Thomas A. Morgan to Brother John Morgan -- Writing from Poca, Thomas complains about the lack of much game in the area.
He reports having seen seven ducks and killing one. He is also keeping John's "gun in order" while he is away at school. Finally,
he tells of the improvements their father is making to the farm, such as building pens around the apple trees.
1892
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13
From Rembrandt Morgan to "Brother" -- Writing primarily from Winfield, these letters regard duck and goose hunting, the building
of a new tobacco barn. He inquires if his brother has made use of his coon dogs yet.
1889–1918
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14
From A. P. Gates to T. A. Morgan -- Written from Charleston, regards photography lesson. He has been charging fifty dollars
cash, but as "time are a little dull," he will teach the class for forty dollars.
1898 January 24
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14
From C. W. Shepherd to Rembrandt Morgan -- Written from Spring Hill, this letter regards farm business, including arrangements
for both the sale and procurement of hay, which Rembrandt is instructed to ship to Black Band Landing in Spring Hill.
1911-02-16T00:00:00.000
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14
From D. L. Swisher to A.S. Morgan -- Written from Rio, West Virginia (in Hardy and Hampshire Counties), this letters regards
a rare owl sent to a state museum and meant to be forwarded to A. S. to preserve through taxidermy.
1920-09-15T00:00:00.000
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14
From The M. Abbott Frazar Co. to A.S. Morgan -- This letter is from a taxidermist in Boston, Massachusetts, and includes a
price list for various stuffed.
1911-08-26T00:00:00.000
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 15
From Thomas A. Morgan to John Morgan -- Writing from Poca, Thomas reports of he and their brother "Brandt's" duck and rabbit
hunting.
1892 April 24
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 15
From Semantha Morgan to "Son" (most likely John) -- Writing from Poca, Semantha reminds her son of the amount of money she
has forwarded him while he has been at school, $66.50 over three months. Therefore, she asks him to be more frugal. She also
discusses him impending commencement speech and the laying of the cornerstone at the church in Poca.
1892 April 25
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 15
From Semantha Morgan to John Morgan -- Writing from Poca, John's mother encourages him to spend the summer months improving
his mind as opposed to hunting, as "Papa" will be less irritated to see his money has been spent well.
Series 6. Incoming Letters to John Morgan, Sr. from His Sister Amanda Morgan-Moore and Her Husband Samuel Moore
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 1851–1873
Scope and Contents
These letters originate in Mt. Jackson and Orkney Springs, and reference a local flu epidemic and related fatalities, including
the youngest son of Charles Moore. They also mention the death of John's son Maurice. An 1860 letter describes the family's
recent move to Orkney and the smoother ride over well graded roads. Samuel Moore also discusses business, selling forty-three
acres and a mill for $14,000 and his decision to sell more land in a better market.
Series 7. Incoming Letters to John Morgan, Jr. from His Brother Jim Morgan
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 17 1867–1895
Scope and Contents
These letters are all written from "Home." In addition to reports of health and visitors, the letters primarily regard farm
business, such as the selling of livestock in Ohio, crop prices, news of hay, straw, wheat, hogs, corn, and cattle. One letter
(1867) is written from Portsmouth, Ohio while Jim was on a trip.
Series 8. Outgoing Letters to William "Willy" Morgan from His Brother John Morgan, Jr.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 1859–1860
Scope and Contents
John reports an incident on the Kanawha River in which he had to save himself on a sinking skiff. Farm news includes information
about the tobacco crop and the traps they are setting to catch the culprits who are poisoning the hounds. He also relates
"ma's" cough remedy, as boiled down bourbon, sweetened with sugar or molasses. In 1860, he is trying to muster forty-five
men into a company of men at "Mouth Poca."
Series 9. Incoming Letters to John Morgan, Jr. from His Relatives
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 19-20 1861–1894
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence written to John Morgan, Jr. by several of his relatives.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 19
From Cousins and Nephews: Ada Sigler, Cousin Mary, Calvin Moore, Cousin Rebecca, and Cousin Jennie -- These letters originate
in Edge Hill, Virginia; Verona (Virginia or Pennsylvania); Wayne, Indiana; and Orkney Springs. The majority of the letters
announce the marriages of John's various relatives.
1866–1887
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 20
From Samuel Moore, Charles Moore, and Cousin Mary
1861–1894
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 20
From Charles Moore -- Writing from Point Pleasant, Charles tells of the family's health, as well as the news of the family
in Minnesota and Kansas. He reports one relative headed West for gold and has not been heard from since. An 1883 letter regards
the settling of Uncle George's estate, and the debt owed that estate by John himself.
1861–1883
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 20
From Samuel Moore -- Writing from Mount Jackson, Samuel requests that John repay his debt, as Samuel is rebuilding the mills
that the "Yanks burned."
Series 10. General Correspondence with John Morgan. Jr.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 21 1879–1893
Scope and Contents
This series includes general correspondence written to John Morgan, Jr. by S.A. Miller and B.B. Harding.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 21
From S.A. Miller -- Writing from Charleston, Miller requests John's support for the nomination of Judge Samuels of Cabell
County for West Virginia Senate.
1882 July 13
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 21
From B.B. Harding -- Written by the chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Barnum Club of Huntington, it discourages
the support of nominee Hon. Elkins for the convention of club representatives to be held in Ravenswood on June 1, 1892.
Series 12. Incoming Letters to Semantha Atkeson-Morgan from Her Relatives
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2-12 1860–1907
Scope and Contents
This series includes correspondence written to Semantha Atkeson-Morgan by various relatives.
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2
From Her Father Thomas Atkeson -- Written from Buffalo, West Virginia, Thomas reports the status of his health and that of
the family and their visits. In his discussion of farm business, included are the killing of the hogs and selling of wheat.
1882
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3
From Brother Thomas Clark Atkeson and Sister-in-Law Cordelia Atkeson -- These letters originate in the West Virginia towns
of Buffalo and Poca, and relay messages regarding politics (particularly his devotion to the success of the Democratic Party
and upset with the political "upheaval" caused by the newspaper, The Independent), family matters, and farming. In 1891, Clark
is elected Professor of Agriculture at West Virginia University for $1,600 per year and relates that he is beginning to sell
his livestock and supplies to prepare for this new undertaking and possible relocation to Morgantown. Topics mentioned are
Barboursville College, the State Grange, or West Virginia Board of Agriculture, including Senator Knotts' appointment of new
officers.
1876–1899
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4-6
From Her Brothers and Sisters
1860–1907
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4
From Her Sister Anna Jackson -- Written from Staunton, Virginia; Lewisburg; and Buffalo, these letters address fashion and
dress making, flower gardening, and the ill health of their parents. There is also news of Willie Jackson's marriage and sudden
death. An 1883 letter includes a lock of hair taken from Anna's daughter Nettie.
1876–1893
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5
From Her Brother Oscar Atkeson, Sister Lizzie Atkeson, Sister K. M. Waggoner? and M.A. Jackson
1874–1889
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5
From Oscar Atkeson -- Writing from Letart, West Virginia, where he serves as a teacher, Oscar reports that his school year
is going well and he is liked by all, although considered "peculiar."
1874
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5
From Lizzie W. Atkeson -- Writing from Rich Hill, Lizzie thanks Semantha for pulling her out of her deep depression upon her
receipt of Semantha's letter.
1889 June 7
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6
From Her Brothers and Sisters
1860–1893
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6
From Sister Mary V. Wells -- Writing from Buffalo, Mary discusses her search for suitable domestic help and an upcoming trip
to Barboursville.
1892 May 1
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6
From Clarence Atkeson -- Writing from Notasulga, Alabama, Clarence tells of his recent trip to Washington, D.C.. He also describes
their father's monument, leading him to set forth his own wished-for burial should he "die without a family."
1891 August 7
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 7-10
From Her Niece Virginia Wells
1891–1907
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 7
Discusses personalities of students and professors, her classes, the activities of her friends, and family news.
1891–1907
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 8
Writes about her classes, the social club of which she is a member, and activities of classmates.
1892
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 9
Correspondence comes from Buffalo and Washington, D.C. Laments on her bills and current state of depression in Buffalo. She
discusses visits to and from friends and relatives. In Washington, she sends news of events throughout the city both with
artistic and political content. Wells comments on her love for art and the merits of Corcoran Preparation. Particularly noteworthy
is her mention of President McKinley. She attended a reception where she shook his hand. She calls him "noble, pure, and inspiring."
Also while in Washington she visited the Treasury Department, saw the torn flag from Lincoln's box the night of his assassination,
went to Arlington on Northern Decoration Day and visited Uncle Abe in Chevy Chase.
1894–1897
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 10
Writing from Huntington, Wells-Garvin tells she now has more time for correspondence now that the children are older. She
comments that her art has lapsed as well. She describes life on a 200 acre farm and how they paid $30 per acre. She relates
events of in-laws' lives.
1891
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 11-12
From Her Cousins
1864–1897
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 11
From Mr. Allen -- These letters originate in Lewisburg, West Virginia and Columbus, Ohio. He describes the scenery and a festival
he attended. He asks about the family. He announces his plans to wed on September 22, 1868.
1864–1868
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 11
From M. V. Brown -- He and his sweetheart ended their relationship when she turned down his proposal. He is now corresponding
with another woman in Ohio. He is also joining the Roman Catholic Church in Point Pleasant.
1868
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 11
From W. W. Brown -- Writing from Point Pleasant he keeps an ongoing commentary on women and their often fickle ways.
1867–1869
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 12
From J. B. Morgan -- From Marlington he writes a short note apologizing he could not visit her sooner.
1892
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 12
From W. W. Brown -- Writing from Winfield he expresses his love for a woman named Palmer.
Series 13. Incoming Letters to Semantha Atkeson-Morgan -- Miscellaneous
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 13-19 1860–1923
Scope and Contents
This series includes assorted correspondence written to Semantha Atkeson-Morgan by various friends and acquaintances.
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 13
From E. Smith -- Discusses the winter weather in Washington, Iowa and the holiday season. He asks why she has not written
in so long. He inquires about her father's health.
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 13
From Henry Shanklin -- From Union he tells of the Greenbrier River being high for three weeks now not allowing passage to
travelers. He asks about the Kanawha Valley damage due to flooding.
1867
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14
From Billie -- She heard from Mr. Shaw that he had been ill and he is going to send articles and sketches intended for a history
of Methodism in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. The Rev. John C. Crooks is dying of typhoid fever in Belleville. Her local
pastor, Robinson, is also sick in Charleston.
1875
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14
From S. J. Jones -- Writing from Buffalo in appreciation of the sympathy card she received due to her aunt's death.
1875
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14
From E. Smith -- Writing from Fowlers in Brooke County he tells of holidays and weddings with friends. He then discusses the
evils of drinking alcohol. He also mentions he quit school and will start working soon due to his brother-in-law's death.
1866
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15
From W.M. Kennedy -- Writing from on board S.B.J.E. Rankin, Ohio River he tells of his returning from a conference. He hopes
she recovered from her illness (he doesn't mention which one). He then asks her for information (facts of birth and death)
on America's life (Mrs. Shaw), because he is doing a history on her life.
1877
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15
From Anna H. Brown -- She writes about the harvesting of wheat and some of the visitors that came to help with the harvest
(no place mentioned). She then tells her that she finished her linen suit "at last." She also mentions everyone enjoys the
portraits.
1871
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 15
From W.W. Kennedy -- Writing from Huntington, he says that they both love America. He told her that America's memory was fond.
He then proclaims his love for America and says he will never love another as much. He then tells her to send him America's
letters and he'll cherish them. He says yes he agrees he should marry someday, but most women "either exalt or degrade a man,
I want to be exalted."
1877
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16
From W.W. Royall -- In a letter from Barboursville College, Royall is needing to know if she is coming back to teach. The
catalog is being prepared for the 1891-1892 year and this information needs to be known.
1891
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16
From W.W. Royall -- Writing from Barboursville College to say John is doing well (he is improving) and Royall was glad to
see Mr. Morgan at commencement.
1891
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 16
From Anna H. Brown -- She writes from Ravenswood, West Virginia to thank her for her sympathy. She tells of her husband being
sick for over two years and suffered much until he died. She then invites Morgan to come visit.
1891
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17
From E.F. Ginnau -- Writing from Eugene, Oregon to tell her enclosed is an order for ten (?dollars) and also says (he or she)
will send baby hair. E.F. tells her to send a pillow top and will see how many orders can be made. He (or she) likes how she
is paying her church dues. He (or she) asks about the weather and informs her that it's freezing in Oregon.
1910-02-01T00:00:00.000
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17
From Mrs. R.J.J. -- She is writing from Poca, West Virginia. She says she has been sick since Christmas and asks S.A. why
she hasn't written. She said she has been involved with the church and is teaching two pupils music. She says she has moved
down the street.
1896 April 6
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17
From C.F. Gissler -- Writing from Brooklyn, New York. States that Smith is interested in entomology and has been collecting
insects. Tells her to use alcohol to kill most pests.
1874
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17
From E.B. Smith -- Writing from Fowlers, Brooke County, he is replying to her letter to him (about her not knowing he had
a romantic interest in her). He has grief about her feelings of him being just a friend. He was glad to hear she took part
in Miss Mary Craig's wedding. He then apologizes for asking her a question she can't answer and tells her he will always love
her. He will not ask her to answer this letter.
1865
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 17
From Lulu Dauistain -- She was writing from Winfield to say she saw Clarence Atkeson (after she returned home from vacation).
She then asks S.A. to let her know when the trustees are going to be appointed.
1884
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 18
From Unknown Correspondent -- Written at home (no other place mentioned) to "Dear Aunt." She appreciates the Christmas invitation,
but cannot go anywhere for want of a hat. She also discusses students and traveling.
1892
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19
From World's Dispensary Medical Association -- Writing from Buffalo, New York, the Association offers to help Mrs. Morgan
on palsy. They are not offering a cure, just help.
1923
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19
From W.H. Andrews -- Writing from Cincinnati, Ohio to tell her the cost of the suits and samples can be sent to her if she
prepays.
1875
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 19
From M.L. Adams -- Writing from Poca, West Virginia telling her Adams went to the mountains for a few days and then asks if
she would like the whole account paid at once.
This series includes correspondence written by John Beale, father of Elizabeth A. Beale-Morgan and maternal grandfather to
John Morgan, Jr..
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20
To J.S.E. Thompson -- Writing from Gallipolis, Ohio to Raymond, she relates that Rebecca is dying.
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 20
To William Malam -- No place names are mentioned. Mr. Todd will pay back Mr. Hedrick. Mr. Hall recommends Mr. Archer for employment.
Tells Malam to let Mrs. Morgan know his health is good.
This series includes assorted correspondence not explicitly written to or by any members of the Atkeson-Morgan family.
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21
Outgoing Correspondence, E.L. Thompson to Dr. Thompson -- Writing from Coalsmouth, he expresses his sorrow in missing everyone
at George Thompson's, but he hopes to see them at a later time.
1864
Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 21
Weekly Sun to Dear Sir -- Writing from the editor's office, there is mention of two articles on ways to improve hearing. One
is Pede's ears and the other is from a "physician" or "professor" in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The editor can't personally
recommend either, but suggests Pede's.
This series documents assorted transactions of John Morgan, Jr. and Sr. with businesses in Charleston, West Virginia and locations
in Putnam County and southwestern West Virginia. Letterhead includes names of businesses and their owners and employees, addresses,
goods and services offered, etc..
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5
Assorted invoices (8 items)
1850s-1860s
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 6
Assorted invoices (22 items)
1870s
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7
Assorted invoices (20 items)
1880s
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8
Assorted invoices (22 items)
1880s
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 9
Assorted invoices (12 items)
1890s
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 10a
Transactions of James Beale and John Morgan, Jr. and Sr.
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 10b
Transactions of James Beale and John Morgan, Jr. and Sr.
ca. 1830-1849
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 11
Transactions of James Beale and John Morgan, Jr. and Sr.
1850–1859
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 12
Transactions of James Beale and John Morgan, Jr. and Sr.
1860–1869
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 13
Transactions of James Beale and John Morgan, Jr. and Sr.
1870–1879
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 14
Transactions of James Beale and John Morgan, Jr. and Sr.
1880–1889
Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 15
Transactions of James Beale and John Morgan, Jr. and Sr.
Series 23. Receipts of John Morgan, Sr. and Jr. (24 items) (Poca, Pt. Pleasant, Charleston)
Mixed Materials Box: 5 1842–1894
Scope and Contents
This series includes receipts of John Morgan, Sr. and Jr. from businesses in various locations in West Virginia, including
Poca, Pt. Pleasant, and Charleston.
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