Marmaduke Dent, Letter of a Monongalia County Resident, 1863 A&M 4176

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 4176

Title

Marmaduke Dent, Letter of a Monongalia County Resident 1863

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/197467

Quantity

.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 3 items (1 folder)

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Letter written by Marmaduke Dent, 1863/03/11, from Granville, (West) Virginia to Dr. Frank. Dent was the grandfather of Marmaduke H. Dent, the first graduate of West Virginia University. Transcription of letter and photocopies are also included. Subjects of the letter include politics related to the possibility of West Virginia's statehood, including an upcoming vote, constitutionality, and race relations; Dent's patients and a local bout of smallpox; and family matters.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Marmaduke Dent, Letter of a Monongalia County Resident, A&M 4176, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Dent, Marmaduke, 1801-1883.
West Virginia - Politics and government - 1861-1865.
West Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

West Virginia - Politics and government - 1861-1865.
West Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865