0 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 reel of microfilm (4 folders)
Creator
Larew, Peter
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
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.
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Peter Larew Papers, A&M 1603, West Virginia and Regional History Center,
West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.