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Folder 1
Order by The Board of Public Works making allowances out of the appropriation for the defense of West Virginia v. Virginia.
Virginia Debt Suit appropriations for, expenditures, and recapitulation.
Journal for the Senate dealing with the Virginia debt suit. Correspondence between the Senate and E.L. Long, Wm. G. Conley, John G. Carlisle, and Charles E. Hogg.
To: Board of Public Works; From: John Baker White; Discussing donations to archives and history, including a picture in a bidding.
Order by Stuart F. Reed that Charles E. Hogg be retained as counsel in the suit Virginia v. West Virginia.
1915 New Virginia Debt Commission minutes discussing the case and action needed regarding West Virginia v. Virginia.
To: Board of Public Works; From: John Harris; Letter certifying a new resolution adopted by the New Virginia Debt Commission.
Report of the New Virginia Debt Commission discussing new acts passed by the state legislature, and the decisions in the hearing of West Virginia v. Virginia.

Folder 2
To: Governor Boreman; From: DD Farnsworth, Lewis Ruffner, T.H. Logan; Discussing the trip and arrival of the elected representatives to Washington.
To: William E. Stevenson; From: Arthur Boreman; Letter discussing the sending of representatives to Washington and the status of the treasury.
To: Speaker of the House of Delegates; From: Arthur Boreman
To: James McFarland; From: Arthur Boreman; Discussing the status of the Bank of Virginia in Charleston, WV.
To: A. Boreman; From: A. Harrison; Letter talking about oaths of offices being taken.
To: A.J. Boreman; From: William F. Dusenberry; Letting discussing the Guyandotte Bridge being advertised to be sold.
Agreement between William Rush and AJ Boreman that Rush received a ten cents compensation on each dollar for taxes in 1865.
To: A.J. Boreman; From: Joseph McWhorter; Letter discussing the auditor visiting the state hospital for the insane.
To: Gov. Jacob; From: G.M. Morris; Letter discussing several items of the condition and needs of Fayette County.
To: AJ Boreman; From: John Chandlers; Letter suggesting offering a reward for murderer Alexander Meloia.
Orders from Grand Army of the Republic J.A. Logan, stating that May 30th will be observed for the glorious deeds of our departed comrades.
Joint Resolutions of the Legislature. Funds for 1812 war veterans and rebuilding bridges.

Folder 3
From: Joshua Day; To: A.J. Boreman; Letter to Governor Boreman about a recommendation for an office.
To: A.J. Boreman; From: Joshua Day; Letter regarding the loyalty of Allen H. Nelson to the Union during the Civil War.
To: A.J. Boreman; From: Samuel Price; Letter of recommendation of James Withrow as a delegate.
To: A.J. Boreman; From: J.F. Caldwell; Letter introducing H.M. Mathews for a position.
To: A.J. Boreman; From: Delegates of Calhoun County; Letter discussing recent legislator matters.

Folder 4
Oath of loyalty to all officials in Monroe County 1865
Deeds for lands in Boone and Kanawha Counties between Charles Selden, William and Ann Benjamin, Edward C. Smith, and George Mackey 1865.
Affidavits of various county officials of Summers County, surrendering their worth, 1895.
To: Mr. Houston G. Young; From: Julian C. Byrd; Letter stating that he cannot attend BPW investigation of Wesley Wilkes.
Petition by Republican Committee of Raleigh County for removing Wesley Wilkes from office.
To: Piney mining Co. Attn: S.C. Boyer; From Scherr & DeVan; Letter regarding the changing of insurance coverage due to loss.
Journal of The Joint Assembly of the West Virginia Legislator. Electing S.B. Elkins US Senator.
To: H.S. Walker; From: S.S. Moore; List of state books and depository at the Capitol Bookstore.
List of Justices and Constables in Marshall County
Petitions for naming a State Librarian 1868.
List of counties and number of voters for amendment on March 6, 1863.
List of terms for state Supreme Court justices, 1873
Request for reinstatement of lawyers in Greenbrier County 1865.
Request for military assistance in Pocahontas County, 1865.
To: Blair W. Taylor; From: Geo W. Summers; Requesting a copy of a book.

Folder 5
To: John M. Phelps; From: Goettel and Co.; Receipt of the Report of the Debt Commissioners
To: Wm. E. Chilton; From: John H. Porter; Letter discussing officers in Pleasants County.
60,000 dollars of City of Charleston bonds for sale.
Procedure for cancelation of a patent.
From: James D. Wilson; To: Jos. S. Miller; Disputes of land matter, 1883.
Military claim 1869 by W. Worthey
Receipt of payment to 1st Lt. Andrew W. Gregg for services rendered for the state, 1871.
Letters of complaints concerning felonious activities of E. A. Scofieldard.
Geo Jefferies concerning attempt to obtain lean by N. Chester and F.E. Fawn.
To: Houston G. Young; From: H.C. Lockney; Requesting names of republican candidates from southern district, wanting information on how to resign to run for other offices.
To: Sheriffs of Morgan, Hampshire, Mineral, Grant, and Pendleton Counties; From: Joshua Day; Letter regarding what is to come of the next election, and how to handle items.
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements of Dave Gideon.

Folder 6
Call for special election by Governor John J. Jacob to elect senator for First Senatorial District because of death of Andrew J. Pannell, issued on September 4, 1875 to be held October 7, 1875
Call for special election by Governor A. B. Fleming to elect Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals because of resignation of A. C. Snyder, issued on September 10, 1892 for November 8, 1892
Call for special election by Governor A. B. Fleming to elect Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit because of death of Jos. S. Duckwall, issued on September 10, 1892 for November 8, 1892
Call for special election by Governor A. B. Fleming to elect Judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit because of resignation of Jas. D. Armstrong, issued on September 10, 1892 for November 8, 1892


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