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Wilson, William

 Person

Biography

Treasurer, W&L, 1803-1840. Postmaster, Lexington.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Wilson, Whitmore, and Firebaugh Letters

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0638
Scope and Contents The collection consists of three letters dating to the American Civil War era. The first two were written by Captain Jacob J. Whitmore to William A. Wilson on matters of business. In them, Whitmore discusses the effect of the war on his ability to conduct business and the movement of his regiment from Alleghany mountain. The third letter is unrelated and written by an unknown author to her friend Lizzie Firebaugh. This letter discusses family matters and the status of several male relatives...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1861 - 1864

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