Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-04-29
West virgini. Historical Society

We publish below circular letter
from Hon. G. j. Faulkner in rela-
ton to the above named Society, to
which we call the attention OF our
readers.
The ojects of the Society are of
general interest to all the citizens Of
the State, and now is the time to Sc
cure attention to them. In many OF
The States, Historical society was
not formed until long years after its
constitution; in the lapse of time,
and the absence Of any depository OF
such things, many items of interest,
historically are lost. and never re-
covered. The great advantage this
State enjoys. IS that it is so recently
constituted that all matters of IFS his
tory are fresh in the minds of its citl-
zens, and can be now compiled and
preserved intelligently. We hope
for the cooperation Of all who feel
an interest in the matter, with the
Society.
MARrrNsBURG. April 10, rs.
SIR: This Society has been estab-
lished to procure and preserve what
ever relates to the Natural, Civil,
Military, and Literary History of
West Virginia; and all must con-
cede that this is an object worthy of
the attention and efforts of every
patriotic and enlightened citizen of
this State.
Time is rapidly destroying those
interesting traditions which exist on
~ in tho memory ofthe aged and if
some immediate steps are not taken
to collect and preserve such as are
vet accessible, they will soon be for
ever beyond our reach.
In the hope, therefore. that you
will cordially cooperate in the ob.
iects and purposes of this Society, |
take the liberty of addressing to you
the following ipterrogatories, to
which yoa are respectfully requested
TO respond, if you possess any OF the
information called for by them:
|. Are there any traditions in
your county of Indian raids, hassa-
ores, or murders? OF any conflicts be.
tween the whites and Indians other
than those already mentioned in his
toryS
=. Are there any evidences Of In
dian remain Notifications, mounds,
skeletons?
3. What is the origin of the name
of your county, of its town, rivers,
creeks, springs, and mountains?
4. Has your county been the birth
place or residence of persons distin
guished in the early settlement of the
country. or in its military or clvi!
history. or has 1t been the scene of
any event of historical interest?
5. Have anv of your inhabitants
been remarkable for their longevity,
or for any other qualities that would
make them worthy OF historical no
tice?
s. From whence did the first SET
Element of your county take place?
Were its original settlers of foreign
birth , If so, of what nation! Or
were they from some OF the adjoin-
ing States? If so. from what States?
:. Have you any copies or files of
old newspapers-anv letters, manus-
cripts. or books throwing light upon
the history of his State, which YOU
would be wiling TO see deposited for
preservation and reference in the
library of the Society?
8. Do YOU know of any event,
fact, or incident calculated TO throw
light upon the natural, civil, military,
or literary history OF this State?
If you are acquainted with any of
your nelghbors who would take an
interes. in the subject Of these in
quiries, you are respectfully request
ed to call their attention 10 the same.
Very truly, yours,
CHARLES j. Faulkner,
Pres. of w. Va Historical Society.