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BOX 1
Folder Ab
Abbott, W. H. to Sutherland
1917 July 31
Requests copy of Clayton Bill on uniform commodity prices within
given sales district.
Sutherland to W. H. Abbott
1917 August 2
Unable to locate Clayton Bill; encloses instead copy of act
creating FTC and act supplementing existing Anti-monopoly laws.
Abbott, W. H. to Sutherland
1917 Sep. 17
Urges him to support resolution requiring publications and indexing
of Federal Tax Laws as single volume.
Sutherland to W. H. Abbott
1917 Sep. 19
Favors same.
Sutherland to A. S. Abell Co.
1910 April 6
Requests copies of articles dealing with public utilities law in
New York.
Folder Ac
Acme Press to Sutherland
1913 July 14
Order for record book and seal has already been shipped.
Folder Ad
[Adams, F. W.]
Sehon, E. to Sutherland
1917 Sep. 6
Requests government assistance for F. W. Adams, and others like
him, to purchase equipment necessary to assume army commission.
[Adams, F. W.]
Sutherland to E. Sehon
1917 Sep. 8
Says such assistance would be too expensive.
[Adam, Malcolm]
Patrick, John to Sutherland
1917 November 30
Requests recommendation on behalf of Adam who is applying fo
position in War Insurance Dept.
[Adam, Malcolm]
Sutherland to Wm. C. Delanoy
1917 December 3
Recommends Adam for appointment but requests such be "charge to
Pennsylvania" since Adam is a Pennsylvanian.
[Adam, Malcolm]
Sutherland to John Patrick
1917 December 30
Suggests he seek a recommendation from a Penn. Senator.
Sutherland to Edward A. [sic] Adams
1913 February 24
Requests additional Information on Reavis family to which his
maternal grandfather belonged.
Sutherland to Edward E. Adams
1913 February 25
Quotes from Mother's letter on the Reavis family.
Sutherland to Edward E. Adams
1913 March 14
Additional information on Reavis family.
Adams, Edward E. to Sutherland
1913 March 15
Requests letter of introduction to Addison Reavis.
Sutherland to Edward E. Adams
1913 March 17
Will supply introduction
Sutherland to Edward E. Allen [sic]
1913 March 24
Enclosed partial Reavis Family Tree.
Sutherland to Edward E. Adams
1914 April 7
Has forwarded request for Addison Reavis' address to cousin.
Adams, I. M. To Sutherland
1912 July 31
Invitation to address annual reunion of the blue and grey.
Sutherland to I. M. Adams
1912 August 2
Accepts Invitation.
Sutherland to P. B. Adams
1916 January 18
Encloses check for back taxes on property in Burnsville, WV.
Sutherland to P. B. Adams
1916 March 9
Requests information on status of Burnsville property.
Sutherland to P. B. Adams
1916 December 1
Requests information on status of Burnsville and Gassaway
properties.
Sutherland to P. B. Adams
1916 December 9
Requests information on status of Burnsville property.
Adams, P. B. to Sutherland
1916 December 14
Property in Burnsville has been redeemed.
Sutherland to P. B. Adams
1916 December 19
Acknowledges Adams' letter of 14th
Sutherland to A. D. Addison
1913 May 5
Thanks him for tickets to Nat'l. Capitol Horse Show.
Sutherland to Arthur D. Addison
1917 January 29
Unable to serve on floor committee at Southern Relief Ball.
Sutherland to R. M. Addleman
1915 April 15
Congratulates him as new Judge of Circuit Court in Wheeling
Addleman, R. M. to Sutherland
1915 April 21
Expresses thanks.
Sutherland to Adj. General's Office, Washington, DC
1913 February 7
Requests information on examinations for cadetships at U. S
Military Academy.
Sutherland to Adj. General's Office, Washington, DC
1913 February 25
Requests additional pamphlets on cadetships.
Adkins, Noah R. to Sutherland
1912 October 24
Requests funds to support campaign work.
Sutherland to Noah R. Adams
1912 November 16
Apologizes for delay in replying.
Folder Ae
Aetna Life Insurance Co. to Sutherland
1915 January 26
Requests instruction on continuation of policy.
Sutherland to Aetna Life
1915 January 29
Requests information on policy for Charles S. Robb.
Aetna Life to Sutherland
1915 February 3
Acknowledges renewal of policy and requests fee for license with
company.
Sutherland to Aetna Life
1915 February 6
Expresses surprise at request for license fee.
Folder Ag
Agin, W. W. to Sutherland
1915 November 10
Requests full description of move for sale near Fairmont.
Sutherland to C. W. Agin
1915 November 16
Refuses to provide information as Agin is realtor rather
purchaser.
Folder Ak
Akers, J. T. to Sutherland
1917 December 18
Requests general letter of introduction as is leaving West Virginia
for Ohio.
Sutherland to J. T. Akers
1918 January 24
Encloses letter of Introduction.
Akers, J. T. to Sutherland
1918 January 24
Again requests letter as has not received reply to first
request.
Sutherland to J. T. Akers
1918 January 26
Indicates reply and letter of introduction have been sent.
Folder Ala-Alk
[The Aladdin Company]
Sovereign, Otto E. to Sutherland
1918 January 4
Requests support for company in their effort to interest the
government in prefabricated housing.
Alexander, Arthur A. to Sutherland
1913 March 12
Requests appointment as Sutherland's private secretary.
Sutherland to A. A. Alexander
1913 March 14
Position has been filled.
Alexander, John to Sutherland
1918 January 17
Requests any type of work.
Sutherland to John Alexander
1918 January 21
Will forward Civil Service application.
Alexander, John to Sutherland
1918 January 22
Suggests he get in touch with A. Littlepage.
Sutherland to John Alexander
1918 January 24
Will be happy to cooperate with Congressman Littlepage.
Alexander, John to Sutherland
1918 January 29
Requests additional help in securing government employment.
Alexander, John to Sutherland
1918 February 7
Encloses copy of letter to Civilian Personnel Division, [copy
attached]
Sutherland to Alexander, John
1918 February 8
Will be happy to give reference.
[Alien Property Custodian]
Palmer, A. Mitchell to Sutherland
1917 December 5
Requests lists of reputable banks in major West Virginia cities
which would serve as depositories of alien property.
Sutherland to A. Mitchell Palmer
1917 December 2
Enclosed list of banks [list attached]
[Alien Property Custodian]
Davis, J. Lionberger to Sutherland
1917 December 2
Expresses thanks for list sent to Palmer.
Folder Alla
Allaben, M.C. to Sutherland
1912 June 8
Congratulations on success in primaries.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1912 June 10
Expresses thanks for letter of 8 June
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1912 July 29
Hopes Sutherland will be nominated on the Roosevelt ticket as well
as G.O.P. Feels the time is not right for new third party, the
Progressives. Discusses Chicago convention.
Allaben, M.C. to Sutherland
1912 November 4
Congratulates Sutherland on his election.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1912 November 21
Congratulations on election. Discusses future of Progressive
Party.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1912 November 26
Discusses election figures. Supports Progressives also.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1913 April 12
Encloses renewal of note. Offers congratulations again.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1913 April 3
Forwarded note renewal to Trust Co. Again expresses willingness for
political advancement should opportunity arise.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1913 April 5
Forwards program of The Republican Club. Suggests he talk with
Sherman for information about workingmen's compensation. [Program
attached]
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1913 April 8
Expresses thanks for program. Will contact Sherman when
necessary.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1913 May 23
Brief remarks on Sutherland's stand on tariffs, with which he
disagrees. Expresses hope Sutherland will be governor of West
Virginia.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1913 June 2
Acknowledges letter of May 23. Not opposed to political
advancement.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1913 June 9
Encloses clipping, "The Wreck of a State," from New York World and
requests Sutherland's comments.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1913 June 10
Deplores "anarchy" and "socialistic propaganda" of striking miners.
Sees martial law as only means of control In face of strikers
violence. Though long a supporter of labor rights, cannot justify
"lawlessness."
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1913 June 17
Criticizes U. S. Supreme court's handling of mine violence as
unconstitutional. Expresses concern over Sutherland's recent bout
with eye strain.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1913 Aug 2
Discusses the family's vacation at a Connecticut lake and writes
the Sutherlands to join them next summer. Requests renewal of his
note.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1913 August 5
Has renewed note. Remarks on his own interest in tennis. Regrets
they will not be able to vacation together as he will be
campaigning.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1913 September 25
Family to join him in Washington shortly. Invites Allaben to
visit.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 February 20
Sutherland's secretary notes receipt of recent letter which she
will forward. Sutherland in Colorado on sub-committee investigating
mine strike there.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 February 21
Requests he check with Chairman of House Committee on Indian
Affairs on status of Senate Bill (2775) relative to Dwight Mission
School, Marble City, Oklahoma.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 March 1
Not possible comply with request while still in Colorado. Finds
sub-committee work on mine strike interesting.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 March 30
Unable to get response on Senate Bill 2775 from Chairman of Indian
Affairs Committee. Requests again that Sutherland check on bill's
status before further action.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 April 4
Forwards copy of letter from C. D. Carter, who suggests Senator
Owen attach Senate #2775 to Indian Appropriations Bill. [copy
attached]
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 April 27
Expresses thanks for help with Dwight Mission School Bill. Hopes
for peaceful relations with Mexico; applauds opening of Panama
Canal.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 April 30
Senator Owen expects committee to attach #2725 as rider to Indian
Appropriations Bill. Believes U. S. is responsible for policing
western hemisphere.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 May 1
Expresses thanks again for help with Bill. Agrees with Sutherland's
views on Mexico. Anxious to see what Teddy Roosevelt will do.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 May 4
Senate #2725 has been attached to Indian Appropriations Bill.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 May 14
Has read speech on Panama Canal Tolls and compliments him on his
clarity, though disagrees with conclusions. Expects all to go well
with S. B. #2725 now.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 May 15
Expresses thanks for compliments.
Allaben, M. C . to Sutherland
1914 June 17
Inquiries about status of Dwight Mission Bill, Sutherland's plans
for re-election.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 June 18
Bill is now before the Senate and should pass. Suggests he write to
John H. Stephens, Chairman of House Committee, to urge House to
accept Senate amendment. His nomination to be certified within a
few days.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 July 21
House has agreed to Senate amendment of Indian Appropriations
Bill.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 July 23
Expresses thanks for latest report on Bill's status. Hopes the
Sutherlands can vacation with Allaben family.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 July 25
Sutherland's secretary indicates Sutherland has not yet returned to
Washington.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 August 1
Encloses renewal of note. Desires notification when S. B. #2725 Is
finally passed. Appalled by war news.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 August 5
Forwarded note renewal but doesn't know how much longer note will
be carried as WV banks are recalling loans. Indian Bill signed on
August 1.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 October 26
Sutherland's secretary has forwarded Allaben's last letter
[rnissing] to Sutherland In Elkins. Unable to find present address
of H. B.DeShields.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1914 November 6
Expresses thanks for congratulatory telegram on his election.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1914 December 30
Comments on his financial position, recent trip to Puerto Rico.
Family news.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1915 January 7
Forwarded note to bank. Family will not join him in Washington this
winter.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1915 May 2
Renews note. Has received salary Increase. Enjoyed visit of
Sutherland's daughter, Natalie.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1915 May 10
Forwarded note renewal. Congratulates him on promotion. Invites
Allabens for summer visit.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
1915 June 21
Discusses care of Allaben's cemetery lot in Elkins.
Allaben, M. C. to Sutherland
1915 June 24
Expresses thanks for bringing cemetery lot's condition to his
attention.
[Allaben, M. C.]
Smith, M. F. to Sutherland
1915 July 6
As per Allaben's Instruction, is forwarding copy of Allaben's
Annual Report.
Sutherland to M. C. Allaben
No date
Discusses campaign, family news.
Allaben, Nancy Clark to Sutherland
19__ March 9
Expresses thanks for help with matter with Mrs. Elkins. Family
news.
Folder Alleg-Allem
[Alleghany Collegiate Institute]
Johnson, Mary E. to Sutherland
1917 September 24
Requests help on finding someone to fill position of
Commandant.
[Alleghany Collegiate Institute]
Sutherland to Mary E. Johnson
1917 September 26
Suggests Governor Cornwell talk with General H. P. McCain, Adjutant
General of the Army, about suitable candidate for the position.
Sutherland to Alleghany Sportsmen Association
1914 November 23
Unable to attend banquet.
Alleman, R. C. to Sutherland
1917 June 27
Requests copy of recent report on decision of "one of the
Commissions ...English or French" to build road like that between
Paris and Versailles.
Sutherland to R. C. Alleman
1917 July 11
Unable to locate report.
Folder Allen, C. -Allen, E. I.
[Allen, Clarence E.]
Lukens, W. J. to Sutherland
1917 July 25
Requests card of admission to current session of Congress for
friend, C. E. Allen.
[Allen, Clarence E.]
Sutherland to W. J. Lukens
1917 July 26
Must come to Sutherland's office since cards are issued on daily
basis only.
[Allen, Clarence E.]
Lukens, W. J. to Sutherland
1917 July 28
Expresses thanks on behalf of Allen.
[Allen, Clarence E.]
Sutherland to W. J. Lukens
1917 July 30
Glad to be of service.
Allen, E. I. to Sutherland
1911 February 1
Wishes to see "Johnson Pistol Toting Law" amended to exempt U. S.
Marshalls and Postal Inspectors.
Allen, A. [sic] I. to Sutherland
1911 February 3
Telegram urging him to seek amendment to Johnson Law.
Sutherland to E. I. Allen
1911 February 4
Will do what is possible, but warns it is difficult to make
effective law with such provisions.
Allen, E. I. to Sutherland
1912 November 26
Congratulations on election
Sutherland to E. I. Allen
1912 November 27
Expresses thanks for congratulations.
Folder Allen, E. M.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1912 June 6
Congratulatory telegram.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1913 February 14
Unable to attend Hagerstown meeting.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1913 February 17
Agreeable to any fair compromise to end litigation.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1913 November 4
Regrets they could not meet in Baltimore. Would like to sell him
timberland on Laurel River.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1913 November 16
Unaware Sutherland was in Baltimore. Interested In Laurel River
land.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1914 December 19
Anxious to settle [G]lady fork suit.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1914 December 21
Has asked attorney not to pursue Glady fork suit until he can meet
with Sutherland. Post script; Just received letter of 12/19 and
suggests meeting date.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1914 December 22
Agrees to meeting but suggests Allen come to Washington. Intends to
vote for Prohibition Amendment.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 January 27
Has not heard fromhim about meeting date.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 January 28
Has written to attorneys again about resolving the suit.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 February 1
Forwards letters from attorneys about settlement.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 February 10
Wants to eliminate attorneys' fees from settlement.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 April 1
Inquires about status of suit.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 April 5
Only point of contention is payment of attorneys' fees desired by
Allen's Glady Fork Co.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 April 22
Set deadline for discussion of compromise. Wishes to purchase
Laurel River land once suit is settled.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 April 23
Enclosed report on timberland in North Carolina and Tennessee.
Expects to set up meeting of principals in Glady Fork suit.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 April 26
Suggests dates and place for meeting. Feels Laurel River land has
nothing to do with suit. Does not see himself responsible for
delay.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 April 28
Prefers meeting in Baltimore. [Telegram]
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 October 19
Offers terms for timber. [Telegram]
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 October 19
Regrets terms as unfair. [Telegram]
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 October 20
Acknowledges telegram of 10/19. [Telegram]
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 October 27
Will not purchase Laurel timber until Glady Fork suit is
resolved.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 October 29
Not responsible for delay In settling suit. Has long been willing
to incur loss to settle suit. Insists Glady Fork and Laurel River
matters are separate.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 October 29
Has made every effort to settle. [Telegram]
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 November 4
Inform Grey of his location. [Telegram]
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 November 20
Has deed ready. [Telegram]
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 November 20
Cannot meet at time Sutherland suggests. [Telegram]
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 November 25
Makes offer for Laurel River Land. [Telegram]
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 November 26
Sale of Laurel River timber already settled. Will notify payment
terms. Suggests price for land also. [Telegram]
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 November 27
Describes payment terms . [Telegram]
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 November 27
Only interested in timber. Will take land if Sutherland wants to
sell. [Telegram]
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 November 30
Requests meeting. [Telegram]
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 December 10
Happy to settle Laurel River matter and wishes to speed up Glady
Fork settlement. Would prefer three small notes for Laurel River
timber.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 December 10
Also happy about Laurel River matter. Urges him to encourage
attorneys to settle Glady Fork suit.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1915 December 17
Encloses note given for Laurel River timber.
[Allen, Edward M.]
Spinot, S. S. to Sutherland
1915 December 18
Encloses check to take up note.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1915 December 20
Encourages him to settle Glady Fork suit while in Elkins.
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1916 January 24
Foresees settlement with decision on amount of acreage of
surface.
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1916 January 27
Wants to settle before annual meeting in February.
Allen, Edward M.to Sutherland
1917 January 8
Will go to Sutherland's office that morning. [Telegram]
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1918 January 31
Mailed passports and requests acknowledgment. [Telegram]
Allen, Edward M. to Sutherland
1918 January 31
Passports received. Requests letter to consol at Trinidad for
family. [Telegram]
Sutherland to Edward M. Allen
1918 February 1
Encloses letter to consol. [Letter follows]
Folder Allen, J.A.G.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1911 August 24
Suggests replacement postmaster for Rice who will serve to year's
end.
Sutherland to J. A. G. Allen
1911 August 30
[illegible]
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1911 October 26
Rice has resigned and named unacceptable successor. Urges
Sutherland to have Herbert Babb appointed.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1911 October 30
Will have Davis Ekins write letter of recommendation for Babb.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1912 June 13
Discusses success in primaries. Congratulations on birth of
child.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1912 August 9
Anxious to sell Laurel River timber. Discusses own campaign,
prospects of Republican and Bull Moose Parties.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1912 November 18
Congratulations on election. Will discuss Laurel River timber with
Edward M. Allen.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1912 November 22
Discusses election results, timber prospects In Florida and
Georgia. Anxious to sell Laurel River timber.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1912 November 30
Unable to rent Florida cottage for Sutherlands. Urges Sutherland
and wife to come to Florida for visit.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1912 December 6
Would enjoy visit but doubts it is possible. Will go to Georgia
soon to look at timber. Has acquired Florida timber-land. Expresses
interest in citrus growing.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1912 December 14
Unable to join the Allens in Florida. May build there later.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1913 November 11
Received copies of income tax law. Family news. Too late in year to
cut Laurel Fork timber.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1913 November 12
Regrets passage of income tax law. Hopes for good weather soon so
Laurel Fork timber can be cut.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1913 November 17
Arrangements for Allen family visit.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1914 May 11
Anxious to trade Laurel Fork land.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1914 May 14
North Carolina timber interests prevent examination of Laurel Fork
land at present.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1914 May 15
Convinced Allen will be interested in Laurel Fork land. Gives
detailed inscription of timberland In Washington State which might
interest Allen.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1914 June 10
Discusses Washington land at length, urges Allen to consider
it.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1914 August 1
Requests return of material on Washington lands so he may present
it to others if Allen is not interested. Anxious to settle Glady
Fork suit.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1914 September 7
Interested in Davis Trust Stock if it is inexpensive. Wants to make
arrangements to go over Laurel River timber. Anxious to settle
Glady Fork suit. Has sent Washington material.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1914 September 8
Discusses Davis Trust Stock. Concerned about daughter Virginia's
need for operation.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1914 September 12
Sorry to hear about Virginia. Unable to purchase Davis Stock at
price named. Alien's man will go over Laurel River land as soon as
Sutherland appoints someone to accompany him.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1914 September 17
Hopes to avoid operation for Virginia. Has selected someone to
accompany Alien's man. Thinks price on Davis Stock is fair.
Allen, J.A.G. to Charles S. Robb
1914 October 29
Sends contribution for Sutherland's campaign.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1914 November 1
Apologizes for small contribution not interested in purchasing more
Davis Stock.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1914 November 10
Expresses thanks for contribution. Discusses campaign costs.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1914 December 19
Encloses copy of letter sent to Edward Allen about Glady Fork
suit.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 April 23
Encloses report on timber in North Carolina and Tennessee.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 May 18
Unable to reply earlier because of illness. Inquires about status
of Moore-Kepple property. Requests another copy of report on timber
lands in North Carolina and Tennessee.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 May 25
Encloses requested report. Doesn't think Moore-Kepple property can
be bought.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 May 31
Discusses costs of timberland in North Carolina.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 June 3
Not interested in North Carolina property. Looking at timber in
Virginia.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 June 5
Inquires about second Carolina/Tennessee timber tract which Allen
had intended to purchase.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 June 10
Urges Sutherland not to hold up Glady Fork settlement. Stockholders
refuse to purchase Laurel River timber until suit is settled;
threaten litigation if settlement isn't reached soon.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 June 15
Surprised by stockholders' attitude outlines his position in Glady
Fork suit.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 June 17
Suggests he meet with principal, Arnold, in suit who is causing the
delay.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 June 25
Doing everything possible to settle.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 July 20
Urges him to meet with lawyers, Talbott and Hoover, at once. Under
pressure from stockholders to settle.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 August 31
Has written to Mr. Blue and advised Talbott and Hoover to do
likewise.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 September 16
Expects to settle soon with principals, Thompson & McCabe, then
will approach Arnold.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 September 17
Requests information about status of Glady Fork suit.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 September 18
Asks if he is still willing to pay half the disputed amount in
Glady Fork suit as previously stated.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 September 20
Will not agree to pay more than his ahare In Glady Fork suit until
it is clear other principals will not share loss.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 October 2
Requests meeting in Baltimore on timber tracks - [Telegram]
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 October 2
Assesses timber on Laurel River land. Hopes to reach agreement with
Arnold in Glady Fork matter if Thompson and McCabe will assume
their share.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 October 4
Arranges meeting in Belvedere. [Telegram]
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 October 12
Will discuss Laurel Fork timber after returning from
Hagerstown.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 October 18
Inquires about Laurel timber purchase. [Telegram]
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 October 18
Has been traveling extensively. Sent telegram to Alien inquiring
about status of Laurel River timber.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 October 22
Discusses terms of Laurel purchase.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 October 25
Urges Alien to buy Laurel land as well as timber.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 October 25
Discusses terms of Laurel timber purchase. Not interested in land.
Company directors want Allen to withdraw compromise and let Glady
Fork suit go to court. Alien still hopes for settlement soon, but
may have to acquiesce.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 October 28
Urges him to buy the Laurel land as Sutherland had to hold the
timber. Prefers terms for Laurel timber as previously discussed.
Glady Fork suit can be settled as soon as principals agree on cost
split.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 November 2
Previous terms for Laurel timber were not final. Must be changed in
light of new estimates.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 November 6
Refuses to sell Laurel timber on minimum estimates.
Allen J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 November 8
Will not act on Laurel timber until new investigation is complete.
Laurel Company has not cut over on Sutherland's land.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 November 10
Wishes to settle Laurel purchase before Allen goes South.
Overcutting did occur as Laurel Company unaware of court ruling on
property line.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1915 November 11
Requests meeting in Hagerstown or Baltimore to settle Laurel timber
purchase. [Telegram]
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1915 November 16
Leaving for Florida and has turned Laurel purchase over to Edward
Allen.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1916 May 15
Sorry to hear of burning of Jenningston Mill.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1916 May 19
Sutherland's secretary acknowledges receipt of Allen's letter as
Sutherland is in West Virginia.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1916 June 24
Congratulations on success in primaries.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1916 July 3
Expresses thanks for congratulations.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1916 August 16
Recommends L. R. Fowler as insurance agent.
Allen, J.A.G. to Sutherland
1916 October 31
Illness caused him to miss wedding of Sutherland's daughter,
Natalie: Invites Sutherlands to join them in Florida.
Sutherland to J.A.G. Allen
1916 November 6
Expects to win election. Unable to go to Florida.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1912 October 31
Requests assistance In locating commercial classes of Davis and
Elkins College in the YMCA.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1912 December 7
Agrees to have financial relations of college basketball team and
YMCA brought before Board.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 March 13
Request he recommend the college to Grant Lucas for his sons.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1913 March 14
Will speak with Lucas, but thinks he prefers a boarding school.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 June 3
Will he be at next Board meeting?
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1913 June 6
Does not know if he can attend Board meeting as scheduled.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 June 6
Discusses commencement prizes funded by Sutherland.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 June 6
Board meeting postponed. Hopes he can attend commencement.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 June 12
Expresses thanks for his contribution of prize money. Regrets
Sutherland's eye condition kept him from commencement. Would like
to pay insurance premium in installments. Regrets starting summer
school.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1913 June 16
Pleased with report of commencement and oratorical contest.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 June 26
WV Supreme Court has rendered verdict against College in Mechanics'
Lien suit, causing financial crisis. Board of Trustees must
meet.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 July 2
Date and time of Board meeting set.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 July 23
Encloses voucher to settle small debt.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1913 August 30
Encloses letter from Governor Goldsborough.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 September 18
Inquires when he will be in Elkins so Allen can schedule conference
with Senator Davis. Extension granted on payment of judgment
against the College.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 September 22
Date and time of meeting set.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1913 September 24
Cannot attend meeting. Must vote on tariff bill.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1913 November 5
Announces birth of son.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1913 November 7
Congratulations on birth of son
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 February 3
Encloses statement of subscriptions to pay Mechanics' Lien.
Requests donation. [Statement follows]
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 February 5
Unable to contribute.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 April 20
Requests recommendation for Dr. Cook as president of Westminister
College Lien Fund doing well. Gives date of next board meeting.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 April 21
Happy to recommend Dr. Cook. Will try to attend commencement. Wants
to resign from Board and Executive Committee.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 May 7
Inquires about oratorical prize.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 May 9
Will endorse prize. Has not heard from Dr. Cook. Still wishes to
resign from Board.
Allen, James E. and Sutherland
1914 May 12
Oratorical prize has been on catalogue three years. Will present
Sutherland's resignation at next board meeting. Discusses plan to
restructure Board.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 May 14
Does not feel student interest justifies continuance of the prize.
Insists on resigning from Executive Committee but may remain on
Board.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 May 16
Apologizes for misunderstanding over prize. Defends small response
to contest on basis of college size.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 May 18
Will fund prize If students are expecting it to be awarded.
Inquires about commencement date.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 May 20
Expresses thanks for continuance of contest. Gives commencement
dates.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 May 22
Will endeavor to attend commencement.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 May 28
Describes commencement events.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 June 1
Expresses thanks for list of events.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 June 15
Discusses oratorical contests. Regrets Sutherland is unable to
attend commencement.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 June 17
Still thinks there should be more contestants for prize. Encloses
check. Regrets being detained in Washington.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 June 19
Discusses contestants' orations, commencement. Board meeting.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 June 19
Students disappointed at Sutherland's absence.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 June 23
Suggests better publicity for next year's commencement. Inquires
about status of Lien Fund.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 June 24
Newspapers less than sympathetic to college events. No one on staff
except Allen to write articles. Discusses Dr. Cook and Lien Fund.
Sutherland still on Executive Committee but no longer Chairman.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 June 27
Suggests Dr. Cook's services as fundraiser be ended. Proposes date
for Executive Committee Meeting.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 July 20
Acknowledges letter regarding Allaben's note for insurance.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 August
19 Discusses Insurance notes already paid.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 August 22
Will discuss notes next time they meet.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 October 3
Date of Executive Committee. Meeting regarding loan. [Telegram]
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 October 3
Unable to attend meeting.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 October 6
Date of Executive Committee Meeting which Sutherland must attend
for Committee to act.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 October 9
Unable to attend meeting because of campaign obligations.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 October 12
Senator Davis will not agree to personally secure loan from College
Board to pay off lien judgment. Without security. College may have
to advertise itself for sale.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 October 14
Received letter from Allen Intended for Mr. Butcher.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 November 28
Suggests organization of "college men" to advance cause of higher
education in West Virginia.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 December 1
Favors such an organization, but not sure it would survive.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1914 December 12
Acknowledges receipt of papers, which he will check.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1914 December
19 Discusses state of public education in West Virginia.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1915 February 1
Suggests meeting of Executive Committee to discuss Dr. Cook, if
Sutherland will be in Elkins.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1915 February 3
Will check Allen's Insurance statements regarding payment.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1915 February 4
Will not be in Elkins; suggests Committee meet in Washington.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1915 February 6
Discusses arrangements for meeting In Washington.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1915 February 10
Date and time of meeting. [Telegram]
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1915 February 11
Will attend meeting.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1915 December 13
Hopes for endowment from Starry Estate.
Allen, James E. to Sutherland
1916 August 17
Encloses copy of recommendation for Richard Sutherland. [Copy
follows]
Sutherland to James E. Allen
1916 August 29
Expresses thanks for recommendation.
Sutherland to James E. Allen
[No date]
Gives day, time of arrival in Elkins. [Telegram]
Folder Allen, K. - Allen
Sutherland to R. H. Allen
1913 April 25
Asks for extension on payment or duplicating machine.
Allen, R. H. to Sutherland
1913 June 14
Requests payment for writer press.
Sutherland to S. P. Allen
1912 November 23
Requests copy of election figures for Webster County.
Allen, Thomas G. to Sutherland
1915 December 6
Urges him to run for William E. Chilton's U. S. Senate seat against
A. B. White.
Sutherland to Thomas G. Allen
1915 December 8
Will not run for Senate as long as Governor Hatfield plans to.
Allen, W. S. to Sutherland
1910 August 27
Offers delegate appointment to convention of Republican National
League.
Sutherland to W. S. Allen
1910 Sep.
19 Unable to attend convention.
Sutherland to Guy Allender
1912 May 9
Not interested in list of voters In Taylor County. Would prefer
list of active voters only.
Sutherland to Guy Allender
1914 May 24
Encloses payment for list.
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[Alpha Delta Alumni Corporation]
Cave, N. T. to Sutherland
[No Date]
Discusses new pledges, plans for Chapter House.
[Alpha Delta Alumni Corporation]
Cave, N. T. to Sutherland
[No Date]
Urges payment of subscription for Chapter House.
Sutherland to Alton Lumber Co.
1913 February 15
Discusses sale of timber land at Huttonsville.
Sutherland to Alton Lumber Co.
1913 February 27
Will not break up Huttonsville land.
Sutherland to Alton Lumber Co.
1913 March 12
Terms for Huttonsville property.
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Ambler, B. M. to Sutherland
1916 Jul. 18
Expresses thanks for condolences at death of Judge Hunter Moss.
Sutherland to B. M. Ambler
1916 Jul. 21
Sutherland's secretary acknowledges receipt of his letter.
Sutherland to American Academy of Political and Social Sciences
1913 March 24
Wishes to join the Academy.
[American Academy of Political and Social Science]
Lichtenberger, J. P. to Sutherland
1913 March 27
Has been enrolled as a member.
[American Academy of Political and Social Science]
Sutherland to J. P. Lichtenberger
1913 April 2
Cannot attend meeting this week but will whenever possible.
[American Academy of Political and Social Science]
Kelsey, Carl to Sutherland
1913 May 16
Requests list of candidates for membership in Academy.
[American Academy of Politcal and Social Science]
Kelsey, Carl to Sutherland
1913 Jun. 3
Expresses thanks for list of candidates.
[American Academy of Political and Social Science]
Lichtenberger, J. P. to Sutherland .
1917 February 8
Encloses treasurer's statement for payment of dues. Annals have
been sent even though Sutherland has not paid dues.
[American Academy of Political and Social Science]
Sutherland to J. P. Lichtenberger
1917 February 22
Has not received Annals for last year. Assumed membership was
void.
[American Academy of Political and Social Science]
Lichtenberger, J. P. to Sutherland
1917 February 27
Assumed Annals were reaching Sutherland. Will forward back issues
if he wishes.
[American Academy of Political and Social Science]
Sutherland to J. P. Lichtenberger
1917 March 1
Not interested in back issues; wishes to drop membership.
[American Ass'n. for Highway Improvement]
Page, Thomas Nelson to Sutherland
1912 January 31
Requests Sutherland's approval of letter drafts for membership
drive. [Six drafts follow]
[American Ass'n. for Highway Improvements]
Pennybacker, I.S. to Sutherland
1914 September 1
Requests annual dues. Expresses thanks for past support.
American Bankers Ass'n. to Sutherland
1917
Invitation to convention. [No correspondence attached]
[American Bankers Ass'n.]
Sutherland to Frederick E. Farnsworth
1917 September 3
Unable to attend convention
[American Column and Lumber Co.]
Moore, S. O. to Sutherland
1913 March 18
Requests references for Miss Ocie Mouse.
Sutherland to American Column and Lumber Co.
1913 March 20
Recommends Miss Mouse highly.
American Defense Society to Sutherland
1912 December 30
Requests implementation of strict rationing system and shipment of
excess food to Allies.
[AmericanFeed Manufacturers' Ass'n.] Anderson, W. R. to
Sutherland
1918 January 22
Enclosed copy of Uniform Feedstuffs Law and requests Sutherland's
support.
[American Forestry Association] Ridsdale, P. S. to
Sutherland
1911 February 16
Acknowledges Sutherland's appointment as West Virginia's
representative to Association meeting. Gives program for
meeting.
Sutherland to American Lumberman
1913 March 12
Wishes to place advertisement for eight issues.
Sutherland to American Lumberman
1913 March 24
Reduces advertisement to four issues and encloses payment.
[American National Bank]
Williams, J. W. to Sutherland
1915 February 11
Notice of NSF check drawn by Sutherland on Ohio Savings Bank and
Trust Co.
[American National Bank]
Sutherland to J. W. Williams
1915 February 12
Will try to collect from Ohio Savings Bank.
[American National Bank]
Livingstone, Colin H. to Sutherland
1915 March 6
Cannot discount note with real estate as collateral.
[American National Bank]
Sutherland to Colin H. Livingstone
1915 March 9
Has never had difficulty discounting such notes before. Reguests
return of note.
[American National Bank]
Sutherland to William Selby
1915 March 13
Requests passbook and check books
[American National Bank]
West, A. C. to Sutherland
1915 September 18
Credits Sutherland's account with proceeds of C. I. Saffel
note.
[American Numismatic Society]
Newell, Edward T. to Sutherland
1917 December 14
Supports Immediate striking of "Valor" medals for U. S. Soldiers
via Hulbert Bill, H. R. 6447.
[American Peace Centenary Committee]
Stewart, John A. to Sutherland
1915 May 4
Encloses plan for official tour to San Francisco Centenary
Celebration of Ghent Treaty.
Sutherland to American Press Ass'n.
1912 May 23
Acknowledges receipt of letter.
[American Press Ass'n.]
Price, Hickman to Sutherland
1917 November 1
requests evaluation of Rural Credits System of Federal Farm Loan
Act.
[American Press Ass'n.]
Sutherland to Hickman Price
1917 November 5
Has no first hand information on system. Believes it will be of
great benefit to farmers.
[American Railway Employee's Journal]
Harvey, William P. to Sutherland
1917 July 21
Journal has been destroyed by paper trust.
American Road Builders' Ass'n. to Sutherland
1918
Invitation to and program for roads congress.
[American Road Builders' Ass'n.]
Sutherland to E. L. Powers
1918 January 18
Unable to attend roads congress.
[American Road Congress]
Page, L. W. to Sutherland
1912 September 5
Invitation to road congress.
[American Road Congress]
Page, L. W. to Sutherland
1912 September 10
Requests list of delegates from American Ass'n. for Highway
Improvement. Encloses official circulars. [Three circulars
follow]
[American Surety Company]
Ecker, Howard to Sutherland
1913 February 3
Requests help in obtaining bond business of Elkins Power
Company.
Sutherland to American Surety Company
1913 February 7
Requests credit for renewal certificates.
[American Surety Company]
Brown, R. R. to Sutherland
1913 April 25
Acknowledgement of cancellation of power of attorney agreement with
company.
[American Surety Company]
Parry, F. J. to Sutherland
1913 April 25
Notes revocation of power of attorney and encloses formal notice
thereof. [Notice follows]
[American Surety Company]
Sutherland to T. W. Stalnaker
1913 May 5
Requests he return unused supplies to company.
Folder An
Sutherland to Charles L. Anderson
1914 June 11
Wishes to make dental appointment.
Folder Ar
Arbenz, John P. to Sutherland
1913 March 4
Recommendation for J. Byron Nickerson as secretary.
Sutherland to John P. Arbenz
1913 March 10
Will accept Nickerson as secretary on trial.
Arbenz, John P. to Sutherland
1914 December
Christmas card.
Sutherland to John P. Arbenz
1915 January 7
Expresses thanks for card.
Arbogast, O. G. to Sutherland
1915 October 26
Thinks Pocahontas County will support Sutherland for U. S. Senate
Seat.
Sutherland to O. G. Arbogast
1915 November 2
Appreciates support. Not ready to enter race yet.
Sutherland to John B. Archer
1913 February 24
Will be glad to appoint him to West Point if possible.
Sutherland to John B. Archer
1913 February 25
Sends circular on West Point admissions requirements.
Sutherland to John B. Archer
1913 March 24
Urges him to send full biographical facts if he is really
interested in West Point appointments.
Archer, R. C. to Sutherland
1914 October 4
Requests statement. [Telegram]
Sutherland to R. C. Archer
1917 November 30
Appreciates appointment to State War Savings Committee.
Sutherland to R. M. Archer
1914 October 2
Requests deadline on his request for information.
[Archives and History] Green, Ethel to Sutherland
1917 August 28
Requests that Archives Library be named depository for Patent
Office Gazette.
Anderson, J. K. to Sutherland
1917 December 10
Asks for support for continuation of appropriation for Bureau of
Standards.
Sutherland to J. K. Anderson
1917 December 13
Will give appropriation "careful attention."
Anderson, P. H. to Sutherland
1915 October 4
Were Sutherland to run against White and Hatfield for U. S. Senate,
Hatfield would get nomination.
Sutherland to P. H. Anderson
1915 October 5
Feels his chances are good, but will delay entry.
Anderson, ?. H. to Sutherland
1915 October 28
Still believes Hatfield would win nomination. Urges him to run
again for seat in House.
Sutherland to P. H. Anderson
1915 November 2
Feels he has strong support for Senate nomination. Not sure White
would win if Sutherland didn't enter race.
Sutherland to George Andrews
1912 December 11
Expresses thanks for information regarding appointment of candidate
to U. S. Military Academy.
[Angel Printing Co.]
Cullen, Joseph P. to Sutherland
1916 September 12
Requests payment of account with Angel Printing Co.
[Angel Printing Co.]
Sutherland to Joseph P. Cullen
1916 September 13
Sutherland's secretary acknowledges receipt of letter.
[Angel Printing Co.]
Sutherland to Joseph P. Cullen
1916 September 29
Thinks bill was paid but encloses check.
[Anti-Saloon Leaque of America]
Cherrington, Ernest H. to Sutherland
1917 December 4
Encloses copy of Anti-Saloon League yearbook.
[Anti-Saloon League of America]
Sutherland to Ernest H. Cherrington
1917 December 24
Expresses thanks for yearbook.
[Archives and History]
Sutherland to Ethel Green
1917 August 30
Corresponding with Patent Office about her request.
[Archives and History]
Sutherland to Thomas Ewing
1917 August 30
Forwards Ethel Green's letter.
[Archives and History]
Ewing, Thomas to Sutherland
1917 August 31
Returns Green letter and suggests he forward it to Superintendent
of Documents, Government Printing Office.
[Archives and History]
Sutherland to Josiah H. Brinker
1917 September 1
Forwards Green letter.
[Archives and History]
Sutherland to Ethel Green
1917 September 5
Brinker informs him Archives Library will be designated as
depository if qualified.
[Archives and History]
Green, Ethel to Sutherland
1917 September 21
Library now receiving Official Gazette.
Arkle, Edward A. to Sutherland
1913 March 21
Offers services of only West Virginia clipping service.
Sutherland to Edward A. Arkle
1913 Mar 24
No immediate need for services. Inquires about lowest terms.
[Arkle, Edward A.]
W.N.B, to Sutherland
1914 December
1 Requests past due payment for three months' service.
Sutherland to Edward A. Arkle
1914 December 11
Discontinues service.
Armentrout, C. S.to Sutherland
1917 August 28
Requests tax on dogs as sheep protection measure.
Sutherland to C. S. Armentrout
1917 August 30
Will give matter his attention.
Sutherland to John W. Armentrout
1915 September 24
Urges him to finish survey of Laurel River Timber land quickly.
Armstrong, Alfred J. to Sutherland
1917 July 11
Requests interview.
Sutherland to Alfred J. Armstrong
1917 July 12
Gives date and time for interview.
Armstrong, E. G. to Sutherland
1918 February 1
Requests help with subscription to National Tribune.
Sutherland to E. G. Armstrong
1918 February 5
Unable to assist with subscription problems. Suggests he contact
editor again.
Armstrong, H. W. to Sutherland
1912 October 31
Promises support in election.
Sutherland to H. W. Armstrong
1912 November 15
Expresses thanks for support.
[Armstrong, Jefferson F.]
Hare, Andrew S. to Sutherland
1917 September 5
Asks him to speak to Rep. Hamilton of New York on behalf of
Armstrong who desires appointment to West Point.
[Armstrong, Jefferson F.]
Sutherland to Andrew S. Hare
1917 September 6
Has spoken to Hamilton, who will hold competitive exam for
appointment. Suggests Armstrong correspond with Hamilton.
Arnold, Arthur to Sutherland
1913 June 9
Will forward requested data within a few days.
Sutherland to D. A. Arnold
1915 February 11
Interested in investing in Knobly Mountain Orchard.
Arnold, D. A. to Sutherland
1915 November 29
Apples available; requests instructions.
Sutherland to D. A. Arnold
1915 November 30
Instructions on shipping apples to friends.
Arnold, D. A. to Sutherland
1915 December 4
Express agent sent apples collect. Offers to pay charges.
Arnold, D. A. to Sutherland
1915 December 6
One box of apples undeliverable at given address.
Sutherland to D. A. Arnold
1915 December 7
Regrets apples sent collect. Will pay charges.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1913 May 30
Returns deed for Little Mountain property. Suggests they
renegotiate purchase price, which is too high.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1913 June 2
Has made suggested changes in deed. Feels price is too low and
offers to call off deal.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1913 June 5
Regards deal as settled. Encloses note for him to discount at
Peoples Bank if possible.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1913 July 7
Encloses copies of two notes.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1914 April 23
Requests Sutherland pay his share for funeral wreath.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1914 September 5
Encourages him to talk with Talbott and Hoover about Glady Fork
compromise. Congratulations on marriage.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1915 January 4
Spoke with E. M. Allen about Glady Fork compromise. Believes
settlement will be soon. Asks him to speak with other attorneys in
suit.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1915 January 28
Has received no reply to letter of January 4. Urges settlement
meeting to avoid litigation.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1915 February 1
Acknowledges letter of January 29. Hopes for meeting on Glady Fork
matter.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1915 September 29
Requests payment of past due note.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1915 October 2
Expects to take up unpaid notes on Laurel River tracts within 30
days.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1915 December 1
Memorandum on deed for Laurel River tracts.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1915 December 13
Requests clarification of proposed terms of settlement of Glady
Fork suit.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1915 December 15
Outlines terms for pro rata sharing of loss in Glady Fork
matter.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1915 December 16
Questions price per acre as stated in letter of December 15 for
Glady Fork settlement.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1915 December 17
Intended price per acre as stated in original letter. Sutherland
would absorb more than his pro rata share of loss.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1916 January 20
Inquires about status of Glady Fork settlement, as discussed by D.
H. H. and Gohen Arnold.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1916 January 21
Unable to confer with Gohen because of latter's recent illness.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1916 January 24
Asks to know results of meeting with Gohen as soon as it
occurs.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1916 February 7
Does not understand settlement terms suggested by Arnold. Senator
Chilton leaving town soon, Arnold should come to Washington quickly
if he desires meeting.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1916 February 8
Unable to come to Washington soon. Distressed by delay in sale of
Big Spring tract to government.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1916 August 23
Asks If progress has been made in Glady Fork matter.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1916 August 24
Inquires when he will be in Elkins. Suggests meeting between
Sutherland, Gohen Arnold, and himself to settle Glady Fork
matter.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1916 August 26
Doesn't expect to be in Elkins until Election Day.
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1917 February 8
Requests final figures for Glady Fork compromise.
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1917 February 12
Will forward requested data next week.
[Arnold, D. L.]
Sutherland to Edward N. Hurley
1917 October 18
Forwards Arnold's request for Information on selling oak lumber to
Emergency Fleet Corp. [Letter follows]
Sutherland to D. L. Arnold
1917 October 18
Has forwarded letter to Chairman of U. S. Shipping Board.
[Arnold, D. L.]
Gabbs [?], W. C. to Sutherland
1917 October 23
Encloses copy of letter to Arnold stating oak requirements are
filled. [Copy follows]
Sutherland to D. L. Arnold
1917 October 26
Has received acknowledgement that General Manager of Emergency
Fleet Corp. has responded to Arnold's request.
Arnold, D. L. to Sutherland
1917 December 22
Requests Sutherland's position on railroad shipping problem.
Sutherland to D. L. Arnold
1917 December 27
Will work to improve rail situation.
Arnold, E. H. to Sutherland
1912 December 16
Has spoken to several friends among the press about Sutherland.
Urges cooperation for mutual benefit.
Sutherland to E. H. Arnold
1912 December 18
Appreciates recommendations to press.
Arnold, E. H. to Sutherland
1916 February
19 Relates incidents at Parkersburg political meeting. Urges
Sutherland to enter race for Senate.
Sutherland to E. H. Arnold
1916 February 26
Still ambivalent about Senate race; will decide soon.
Arnold, E. H. to Sutherland
[No date]
Discusses tactical errors of candidate McGraw.
Arnold, Gohen C. to Sutherland
1915 September 20
Requests payment of two past due notes.
Arnold, Gohen C. to Sutherland
1915 October 1
Requests Immediate payment of notes.
Sutherland to Gohen C. Arnold
1915 October 1
Expects to pay both within fifteen to thirty days.
Sutherland to Gohen C. Arnold
1915 November 24
Offers six months' note as partial payment for two past due
notes.
Arnold, Gohen C. to Sutherland
1915 November 30
Will not accept the six months' note in payment. Requires cash.
Sutherland to H. L. Arnold
1912 May 8
Request support in securing nomination.
Arnold, H. L. to Sutherland
1913 January 6
Forwards old note, which he hopes to carry additional four months
without reduction.
Arnold, Joseph A. to Sutherland
1914 February 25
Urges him to attend fraternity banquet.
Sutherland to Joseph A. Arnold
1914 March 17
Had planned to attend banquet but illness kept him at home.
[Arnold, Thomas J.]
Arnold, D. H. H. to Sutherland
1917 October 2
Requests assistance in securing consulship of the Congo for T. J.
Arnold. Encloses copy of recommendation from S. H. Chester to
Secretary of State. [Copy follows]
[Arnold, Thomas J.]
Barren, Frank H. to Sutherland
1917 October 2
Also forwards copy of Chester letter. [Copy follows]
[Arnold, Thomas J.]
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1917 October 5
Will actively support T. J. Arnold for consulship.
[Arnold, Thomas J.]
Sutherland to Frank H. Barren
1917 October 6
Supports T. J. Arnold for Congo consulship.
[Arnold, Thomas J.]
Sutherland to D. H. H. Arnold
1917 October 17
Forwards letter from Director of Consular Service who says
Consulate in Congo has been closed. [Copy follows]
Arnold, William A. to Sutherland
1915 December 13
Reports on fence building to keep out neighbor's cow.
Sutherland to William A. Arnold
1915 December 15
Pleased fence has been built. Hopes charges will not be
excessive.
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Sutherland to O. A. Ashburn
1912 March 5
Inquires whether he should run for Congressman-at-Large.
Ashburn, O. A. to Sutherland
1917 December
19 Requests meeting on Thursday. [telegram]
Sutherland to O. A. Ashburn
1917 December
19 Agrees to meeting. [telegram]
Aspinall, T. S. to Sutherland
1917 December 3
Requests help in securing government position.
Sutherland to T. J. Aspinall
1917 December 5
Civil Service Commission will forward employment information.
Sutherland to Mrs. Charles M. Astle
1918 January 21
Has written Bureau of War Risk Insurance on his behalf. [copy
follows]
Sutherland to Mrs. Charles M. Astle
1918 January 25
Encloses reply from Director of Bureau of War Risk Insurance. [copy
follows]
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Sutherland to Howard D. Athey
1912 May 23
Requests support in campaign for Congressman-at-large.
Atkins, William to Sutherland
1915 October 11
Requests description of coal mine near Fairmont advertised by
Sutherland.
Sutherland to William Atkins
1915 October 12
Gives description of T. B. Davis Mine; quotes price.
Atkins, William to Sutherland
1915 October 13
Additional questions about Davis Mine.
Sutherland to William Atkins
1915 October 18
Forwards coal analysis for Davis Mine.
Atkins, William to Sutherland
1915 October 20
Has received analysis to meet with independent party familiar with
Davis property.
Sutherland to William Atkins
1915 October 21
Davis coal has always had solid market. Mine is good investment
opportunity.
Atkins, William to Sutherland
1915 October 26
Decides against investing in Davis property.
Sutherland to William Atkins
1915 October 28
Urges Atkins to personally inspect the Davis mine.
Atkins and Rotha to Sutherland
1911
Circular for North Carolina timber lands.
Sutherland to F. F. Atkinson
1918 October 21
Unable to give as large a donation as requested. Has already
contributed to state election committee.
Atkinson, J. Harry to Sutherland
1912 June 12
Westmister Alumni Ass'n. extends congratulations on Sutherland's
nomination for Congressman-at-large.
Atkinson, Will to Sutherland
1917 December 28
Forwards reprint of coal article.
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[Austen Coal and Coke Co.]
Horchler, F. W. to Sutherland
1912 October 18
Promises support in next election.
Sutherland to Charles O. Austin
1914 March 17
Apologizes for not seeing him in Washington. Hopes to go to Texas
soon and may see Austin there.
Sutherland to B. B. Austin
1913 March 11
Encourages formation of black fraternal organizations.
Austin, R. W. to Sutherland
1913 March 11
Form letter requesting any unused copies of Senator Robert L.
Taylor Eulogy.
Sutherland to R. W. Austin
1913 March 14
Has already transferred extra copies to Mr. Byrns.
Austin, R. W. To Sutherland
1917 July 25
Form letter forwarding report of committee Investigating charges
against Austin by Philadelphia Press of Illegal conduct on
Republican Finance Committee. [Report follows]
Sutherland to R. W. Austin
1917 July 28
Convinced of Austin's innocence, but thinks investigation and
report worthwhile.
Sutherland to D. A. Autry
1913 September 25
Requests description and price of land in Orange County,
Florida.
Autrey, D. A. to Sutherland
1913 September 29
Gives price on Florida land.
Sutherland to S. B. Avis
1912 November 8
Congratulations on election.
Avis, S. B. to Sutherland
1912 November 18
Congratulations on election.
Sutherland to S. B. Avis
1912 November 22
Does not think his election will be contested. Requests Avis'
election figures.
Sutherland to S. B. Avis
1913 March 18
Wishes to pay Charles Brooks Smith $25.00/month for clerical
services rather than $35.00/month.
Avis, S. B. to Sutherland
1913 March 20
Has also received request for payment from Smith and agrees with
Sutherland's figure.
Sutherland to S. B. Avis
1913 March 22
Suggests they organize their own press Bureau if Smith is not
pleased with rate offered. Prefers not to align with either faction
in congress immediately.
Avis, S. B. to Sutherland
1913 March 24
Suggests they meet with Hunter Moss and plan course of action.
Sutherland to S. B. Avis
1913 March 26
Will arrive in Washington before Avis, but wishes to see him upon
his arrival.
Avis, S. B. to Sutherland
1914 October 31
Asks him to convey regrets to voters of Nicholas County. Assure
them he will vote against direct taxes and for protection of labor
if re-elected. [Telegram]
Ayers, A. D. to Sutherland
1918 January 17
Seeks appointment as appraiser with Federal Farm Loan Bank.
Sutherland to A. D. Ayers
1918 January 19
Believes all positions with Federal Farm Loan Bank filled, but will
make inquiry.
Sutherland to A. D. Ayers
1918 January 21
Federal Farm Loan Bureau says no vacancies exist.
Ayers, A. D. to Sutherland
1918 January 22
Inquires about position with Internal Revenue Service.
Sutherland to A. D. Ayers
1918 January 26
All worthwhile positions are Civil Service; will have applications
and examination information forwarded.
Ayers, Charles L. to Sutherland
1917 September 17
Seeks transfer from General Army to Mail Service.
Sutherland to Charles L. Ayers
1917 September
19 Must apply to commanding officer for transfer.
Sutherland to Leonard P. Ayers
1913 March 20
Requests copy of Ayer's report on school systems in various
states.
Babb, C. E. to Sutherland
1912 December 23
Encloses bill for Christinas tree.
Babb, C. E. to Sutherland
1913 January 9
Glady Fork Lumber Co. safe has been sold. Requests payment for
Christmas tree.
Sutherland to C. E. Babb
1913 January 14
Encloses payment for Christmas tree.
Sutherland to C. E. Babb
1913 January 31
Expresses thanks for Christmas tree.
Babb, F. H. to Sutherland
1914 March 6
Ask Sutherland to join him in taking options on Stoney River Coal
Fields in Grant County.
Sutherland to F. H. Babb
1914 March 7
Sutherland's secretary acknowledges receipt of letter as Sutherland
is in Colorado investigating mine strike.
Sutherland to F. H. Babb
1914 March 14
Has just returned from Colorado. Interested in taking up options
with Babb.
Babb, F. H. to Sutherland
1914 April 8
Five thousand acres available to option in Stony River Coal Field.
Inquires about length of options and resale prospects.
Sutherland to F. H. Babb
1914 April 10
Should option all five thousand acres, though coal markets are
down. Congressional work leaves little time for personal business.
Will not mind if not re-elected.
Sutherland to F. H. Babb
1914 June 20
Asks him to take note from Swisher, Robb, and himself. Bemoans
effect of Democratic regime on bank loans.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1912 December 18
Inquires whether Ballah has examined Sutherland's two timber tracts
opposite Glady.
Babb, J. H. to Sutherland
1912 December 20
Ballah has not yet gone over timber tracts. Suggests dates to do
so.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1912 December 24
Agrees to meeting date with Ballah.
Babb, J. H. to Sutherland
1913 January 3
Ballah unable to locate corners on tracts. Asks Sutherland to
locate them before Ballah goes out again.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1913 January 4
Will try to locate corners.
Babb, J. H. to Sutherland
1914 September 21
Ballah to have operation, unable to look over Sutherland's timber.
Hopes Republicans and Progressives will have joint ticket in Tucker
County.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1914 September 23
Suggests someone besides Ballah examine his timber. Also hopes
Republicans and Progressives will join, though joint ticket. May
hurt Congressional candidates.
Babb, J. H. to Sutherland
1914 September 26
Only Ballah can make acceptable examination of Sutherland's timber.
County ticket not yet decided.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1914 September 29
Agrees to wait for Ballah to regain health. Hopes local candidates
can work out their differences.
Babb, J. H. to Sutherland
1914 December 5
Ballah unable to look at Sutherland's timber until first of
year.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1914 December 19
Wants Ballah to look at his timber as soon as possible.
Babb, J. H. to Sutherland
1915 January 11
Ballah expects to go over Sutherland's timber soon. Laurel River
Lumber Co. will not extend railroad In Immediate future, but should
reach Sutherland's timber.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1915 January 12
Urges Ballah and Roger to examine timber soon.
Babb, J. H. to Sutherland
1915 January 13
Ballah can examine timber anytime, but Reger is not well.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1915 January 15
Has written Reger urging him to go with Ballah as soon as
possible.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1915 November 9
Wishes to order groceries from New York wholesaler through store at
Jenningston.
Sutherland to J. H. Babb
1915 November 16
Has bought goods through New York wholesaler before at considerable
savings. Interested in dealing with other wholesalers through
Jenningston store.
Babcock, E. C. to Sutherland
1913 July 10
Offers paintings by West Virginian William R. Leigh.
[Babcock Lumber Co.]
Sutherland to W. E. Glasscock
1913 May 13
Urges Glasscock to ask Babcock to reconsider on timber tract
Sutherland is offering. Recommends land highly.
[Babcock Lumber Co.]
Babcock, F. R. to Sutherland
1918 January 17
Protests Senate Bill 2913 which requires eight-hour day for
employees at lumber mill engaged in interstate commerce.
Sutherland to Babcock Lumber Co.
1918 January 21
Acknowledges receipt of letter.
[Babst, Earl D.]
Barham, Henry L. to Sutherland
1918 January 2
Raises complaint against Babst of American Sugar Refining Co. for
using connections with Food Administration to gain inside
information.
[Babst, Earl D. ]
Sutherland to Henry Barham
1918 January 11
Will file Barham's complaint with Food Administrator Hoover.
[Babst, Earl D.]
Sutherland to Herbert Hoover
1918 January 11
Forwards Barham's protest against Babst.
[Babst, Earl D.]
Sutherland to T. R. McKnight
1918 January 11
Acknowledges receipt of petition against Babst. Has forwarded it to
Hoover.
[Babst, Earl D.]
Hoover, Herbert to Sutherland
1918 January 15
Food Administration has received numerous protest against Babst and
remedial steps have been taken. Returns petitions. [copies
follow]
[Babst, Earl D.]
Sutherland to James Cummins & Co.
1918 January 18
Acknowledges petition. Hoover aware of protests. [petition
follows]
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Bache, Rene to Sutherland
[1912] December 17
Expresses thanks for photograph and biography to be published In
New York Sun. Requests anecdote from Sutherland's early life to add
to article.
Sutherland to Rene Bache
1913 January 14
Thanks him for article in New York Sun.
Bache, Rene to Sutherland [
1913] January 16
Requests meeting at Sutherland's convenience. Inquires about
anecdote f rom Suther land's early years to include in article.
Sutherland to Rene Bache
1913 January 28
Apologizes for not seeing him in Washington. Will try to supply
appropriate anecdote.
Bachenheimer, Marcus to Sutherland
1918 January 31
Seeks help in communicating with Brother just captured by the
English. Attests to own patriotism.
[Bachenheimer, Marcus]
White, M. Z. to Sutherland
1918 January 31
Affirms Bachenheimer's loyalty to America.
[Bachenheimer, Marcus]
Bloyd, J. A. to Sutherland
1918 January 31
Requests aid to Bachenheimer.
[Bachenheimer, Marcus]
Burley, J. D. to Sutherland
1918 January 31
Recommends Bachenheimer. Requests that Sutherland assist him.
[Bachenhelmer, Marcus]
Sutherland to M. Z. White
1918 February 2
Will assist Bachenheimer.
[Bachenheimer, Marcus]
Sutherland to J. A. Bloyd
1918 February 2
Will assist Bachenheimer.
[Bachenhelmer, Marcus]
Sutherland to J. D. Burley
1918 February 2
Will assist Bachenheimer.
Sutherland to Marcus Bachenheimer
1918 February 2
Will assist if possible. Requests additional information about
Bachenheimer's brother .
[Bachenheimer, Marcus]
Sutherland to H. P. McCain
1918 February 2
Forwards Bachenhelmer's letter and letters of reference. Inquires
how he can communicate with his Brother. [copy follows]
Bachenhelmer, Marcus to Sutherland
1918 February 5
Provides additional information about Brother.
Sutherland to Marcus Bachenheimer
1918 February 6
Encloses letter from General McCain, who suggests Bachenheimer
contact Red Cross. [copy follows]
Baectel, W. Murray to Sutherland
1914 March 9
Inquires about investment properties.
Sutherland to W. Murray Sutherland
1914 March 17
Asks what type of investments are desired.
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Bailey, G. R. to Sutherland
1911 October 30
Describes timber tracts and sawmill equipment available for sale.
[diagram follows]
[Bailey, Mollie]
Miller, Warren to Sutherland
1917 December 27
Encloses letter of Mollie Bailey, who seeks assistance in obtaining
part of her husband's military pay to support her family. [copy
follows]
[Bailey, Mollie]
Sutherland to Warren Miller
1917 December 29
Has forwarded Bailey letter to Commissioner of Bureau of War Risk
Insurance.
[Bailey, Mollie]
Sutherland to Charles F. Nesbit
1917 December 29
Forwards Bailey letter. Inquires what steps she should take to
secure a portion of her husband's pay.
[Bailey, Mollie]
Sutherland to Warren Miller
1918 January 10
Encloses letter from William De Lanay, Director Bureau War Risk
Insurance, who describes allotment made to Mollie Bailey. [copy
follows]
[Bailey, Mollie]
Miller, Warren to Sutherland
1918 January 14
Expresses thanks for assistance.
Bailey, Morgan to Sutherland
1917 September 27
Requests assistance in obtaining Quartermaster position.
Sutherland to Morgan Bailey
1917 September 29
Quartermaster Dept. already filled to capacity
Sutherland to Bailey, W. J.
1917 June 21
Has forwarded Bailey's plan for small submarine to Council of
National Defense.
[Balley, W. J.]
Sutherland to Council of National Defense
1917 June 21
Encloses Bailey's plan for submarine. Requests report on same.
[copy follows]
Sutherland to W. J. Bailey
19 June 23
Encloses letter from W. S. Gifford, Director, Council of National
Defense, who has forwarded Bailey's plan to Naval Consulting Board
[copy follows]
[Bailey, W. J.]
Daniel, Joseph to Sutherland
1917 July 11
Acknowledges referral of Bailey letter. Bailey visited Navy Dept.
and plan was examined, but rejected.
Baird, L. C. to Sutherland
1917 October 3
Requests assistance in broadening admission policy of Third
Training Camp for Officers to Include those with military training
now in civil life.
Sutherland to L. C. Baird
1917 October 5
Will give matter close attention.
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Sutherland to Mrs. Alby G. Baker
1913 February 15
Sends biographical sketch and photograph for Congressional
Directory. Hopes to send photograph of Mrs. Sutherland later.
Discusses their civic activities.
Baker, Mrs. Alby G. to Sutherland
1913 February 18
Expresses thanks for Information.
Sutherland to C. C. Baker
1915 October 4
Offers to sell him horse for Mrs. Baker to drive.
Sutherland to E. D. Baker
1912 December 19
Not able to go to Cumberland unless proposition will be lost.
Prefers to have experienced orchardist examine property.
Baker, E. D. to Sutherland
1912 December 19
Discusses orchard for sale by third party in Cumberland. Suggests
Sutherland examine it personally.
Sutherland to E. D. Baker
1912 December 24
Requests lowest firm price for orchard. Prefers Baker examine it
before Sutherland does.
Sutherland to E. D. Baker
1914 January 31
Has received circular. Will consider matter at hand.
Baker, E. D. to Sutherland
1914 April 10
Understands how Sutherland has little time for outside interests.
Requests he send them any prospective coal property buyers. Returns
letter to C. M. Stalnaker enclosed by mistake.
Sutherland to E. D. Baker
1914 April 11
Expresses thanks for return of Stalnaker letter. Will keep coal
proposition in mind.
[Baker, E. M.]
Rider, E. G. to Sutherland
1917 December 31
Requests assistance in obtaining transfer for Dr. Baker.
[Baker, E. M.]
Sutherland to E. G. Rider
1918 January 2
Federal officials refuse to interfere with such cases. Suggests
Baker discuss transfer with his commanding officer.
Sutherland to E. S. Baker
1913 February 15
Requests complete descriptions of Logan County coal properties for
client. Comments on fight in State legislature to fill Senate seat.
[2 copies]
Sutherland to E. S. Baker
1913 February 27
Has not yet received description of Logan property.
Baker, E. S. to Sutherland
1913 March 1
Describes Logan coal property; gives price.
Baker, E. S. to Sutherland
1913 March 3
Requests he defer action on Logan property. [telegram]
Baker, E. S. to Sutherland
1913 March 3
Sale of Logan property delayed until outcome of proposed
consolidation is known.
Sutherland to E. S. Baker
1913 March 3
Requests description of Logan property, including equipment and
houses.
Baker, E. S. to Sutherland
1913 March 5
Will provide description of Logan property when consolidation
matter is settled.
Sutherland to E. S. Baker
1913 March 11
If consolidation fails, will be glad to handle Logan property.
Baker, Henry S. to Sutherland
1916 April 3
Announcement of WV Society meeting. [form letter]
Sutherland to Henry S. Baker
1916 April 10
Expresses regrets for missing WV Society meeting.
[Baker, Henry S.] to Sutherland
1916 April 12
Also unable to attend meeting due to illness.
Baker, J. R. to Sutherland
1915 November 2
Fraternity wishes to buy house and is holding bond drive.
Sutherland to J. R. Baker
1915 November 16
Unable to purchase bonds.
Sutherland to Katie Baker
1913 June 2
Expresses sympathy at loss of two family members.
Baker, Newton D. to Sutherland
1918 January 31
Has investigated Senate allegations that colored troops were denied
woolen underwear or forced to wear cast-offs and found no evidence
of such. Suggests Sutherland informant contact him.
Sutherland to Newton D. Baker
1918 February 6
Wishes to protect his informant, "a colored preacher of good
standing," whose son is in the Army and might incur
retribution.
Sutherland to Mrs. W. E. Baker
1913 April 30
Has shipped flower seeds from Dept. of Agriculture to Women's
Improvement League of Elkins.
Sutherland to W. E. Baker
1915 January 14
Will be happy to see him whenever he is in Washington.
Baker, W. E. to Sutherland
1917 December 3
Expresses thanks for copies of revenue laws. Interested in
receiving any additional rulings as available. Discusses sale of
land parcels in Elkins.
Sutherland to W. E. Baker
1917 December 10
Suggests he contact Government Printing Office for additional
rulings as they come out. Will be happy to look over Elkins
property If not sold before next trip home.
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Baldwin, Frank M. to Sutherland
1918 January 14
Supports Chamberlin Bill for compulsory military training.
Sutherland to Frank M. Baldwin
1918 January 16
Acknowledges receipt of letter.
Baldwin, W. D. to Sutherland
1913 January 14
Gives date of stock holders meeting of Baldwin-Chandlee Supply Co.
Requests proxy if unable to attend.
Sutherland to Baldwin-Chandlee Supply Co.
1913 March 24
Returns stock certificates for cancellation.
Sutherland to Baldwin-Chandlee Supply Co.
1913 April 24
Has received voucher for insurance. Voucher should go to E. O.
Fling & Co. and has been forwarded.
Baldwin, W. D. to Sutherland
1914 January 15
Gives date of stockholders' meeting. Requests proxy if unable to
attend.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1914 December 10
Urges him to send trunk catalogue as soon as possible.
Baldwin, W. D. to Sutherland
1914 December 12
Trunk Catalogue has been forwarded. Earlier one sent by Marshall
Field & Co. Lost In mall.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1915 April 13
Requests itemized list of Baldwin- Chandlee Supply Co.'s travel and
printing expenses. Concerned about increase on these since
February.
Baldwin-Chandlee Supply Co. to Sutherland
1915 April 14
Itemized breakdown of travel and printing expenses for March.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1915 May 13
Notes profits for March and April are nearly equal, thought volume
of business was higher in March.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1915 September 11
Cannot recommend the suggested replacement for Mr. Chandlee.
Opposed to opening branch in Kentucky; suggests consolidation in
Elkins.
Baldwin, W. D. to Sutherland
1915 October 29
Gives date of stockholders' meeting to consider changing name to
Baldwin Supply Co. Request proxy if unable to attend.
Baldwin, W. D. to Sutherland
1917 January 22
Encloses notice of stockholders' annual meeting. Requests proxy if
unable to attend. [notice follows]
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1917 January 23
Unable to attend meeting. Discusses new corporate income tax law.
Suggests they increase company capitol.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1917 January 26
Encloses proxy for next meeting. Supports company subscription to
Davis & Elkins College.
Baldwin, W. D. to Sutherland
1917 January 30
Encloses company's annual financial statement. Notice of meeting to
increase capital stock to $75,000 as required by new law.
Subscription made to Davis and Elkins College.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1917 February 2
Sutherland's secretary acknowledges receipt of letter.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1917 February 8
Encloses proxy. Subscription to Davis and Elkins College should be
doubled.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1916 Feb 17
Acknowledges receipt of January statement. Has not yet received
annual financial statement.
Baldwin Supply Co. to Sutherland
1917 February 23
50% stock dividend declared. Inquires whether Sutherland desires
his shares on one certificate or several.
Sutherland to W. D. Baldwin
1917 February 26
Requests new shares in four certificates. Will sell odd 1/2 share
for less than book value.
Ball, B. F. to Sutherland
1918 January 24
Believes government has taken over railroads and coal mines. Seeks
assistance in obtaining government position overseeing same.
Sutherland to B. F. Ball
1918 January 28
Government not directly administering either railroads or coal
industry and has no such regulatory positions.
Ballah, H. J. to Sutherland
1917 September 10
Wishes to join armed services, perhaps in lumbering dept.
Sutherland to H. S. Ballah
1917 September 13
Suggests he should not join because of his age and disability.
Ballah, Herbert T. to Sutherland
1912 December 16
Store has no gun catalogs. Suggest Sutherland indicated type of gun
he wants.
Sutherland to Herbert T. Ballah
1912 December 17
Suggests he try Hardware Jobber's catalogs. Desires well-made
inexpensive shot gun. [2 copies]
Ballah, Herbert T. to Sutherland
1915 July 30
Invites him to speak before Elkins Boosters Club.
Sutherland to Herbert T. Ballah
1915 August 2
Unable to accept invitation to speak. Must accompany Mrs.
Sutherland on trip for her health.
Ballah, Herbert T. to Sutherland
1915 August 3
Accepts regrets.
Sutherland to J. H. Ballah
1915 August 19
Surveying delayed several days. Gives meeting place on Laurel.
Ballentine, J. T. to Sutherland
1917 December 18
Requests Sutherland try to have military pensions raised.
Sutherland to J. T. Ballentine
1917 December 20
Will give his attention to any measures affecting veterans'
affairs.
Sutherland to Walter A. Banks
1913 April 28
Requests estimate for construction of brick sidewalk on Elkins
property. Inquires about political situation "among the colored
boys."
Banks, Walter B. to Sutherland
1913 April 30
Provides estimate for sidewalk and recommends two cement steps be
replaced. Provides joint estimate. Notes that Blacks in Elkins are
solidly Republican.
Sutherland to Walter B. Banks
1913 May 1
Requests specifications for sidewalk at price stated. Requested
carpenter's estimate for two wooden steps.
Banks, Walter B. to Sutherland
1913 May 3
Gives specifications for sidewalk. Has given lowest estimate
possible. Suggests he deal with carpenter himself.
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[Barber, Findlay]
Holt, Howard H. to Sutherland
1917 September 5
Requests assistance in securing government employment for his
father-in-law. Describes Barber's career as civil engineer.
[Barber, Findlay]
Sutherland to Howard H. Holt
1917 September 8
Majority of engineering jobs controlled by Civil Service, for which
Barber is too old. Suggests Barber contact U. S. Public Service
Reserve.
[Barber, Perry D.]
Sutherland to Howard H. Holt
1914 December 17
Acknowledges request for assistance in locating Holt's
brother-in-law. Suggests he have circular printed to distribute to
post offices, county offices in New Mexico and Arizona.
[Barber, Perry D.]
Barber, Mrs. Findlay to Sutherland
1917 November 12
Requests return of Perry's letters forwarded by Holt.
[Barber, Perry]
Sutherland to Mrs. Findlay Barber
1917 November 15
Encloses Barber letters.
Barger, W. H. to Sutherland
1918 January 8
Requests support for Smith Resolution (S.J. .Res. 101).
Sutherland to W. H. Barger
1918 January 10
Will give Smith Resolution his attention.
Barlow, A. D. to Sutherland
1913 January 15
Has sent Sutherland's note to Elkins bank for collection. Urges him
to pay on time as Barlow needs the money.
Barlow, A. D. to Sutherland
1913 March 6
Inquires when Sutherland can pay the five $500 notes held by
Barlow.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1913 March 12
Had understood five notes in question were to be renewed. Will meet
them whenever Barlow requires the money.
Barlow, A. D. to Sutherland
1913 April 7
No mention made of renewal when he accepted the notes. Requests
Sutherland pay them immediately.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1913 April 8
Renewal was clearly understood when notes were given. Urges him to
speak with Mr. Trembley about the matter.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1913 May 2
Requests four month renewal on notes held by Barlow. His work in
Washington has left little time for personal matters.
Sutherland to A.D. Barlow
1915 July 31
Encloses interest on one note. Will have second note prepared
within a few days.
Barlow, A. D. to Sutherland
1915 October 15
Sutherland's check returned NSF. Requests he pay as soon as
possible to help cover Barlow's own checks.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1915 November 29
Offer $1,000 note of C. D. Robinson, from sale of T. B. Davis
estate, in exchange for two $500 notes held by Barlow.
Barlow, A. D. to Sutherland
1915 December 8
Does not need the $1,000 note as he has found a buyer for
Sutherland's property. Part of that payment will be in cash.
Reminds Sutherland the notes are due in January.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1915 December 10
Accepts price offered for property. Explains how payment will be
made on notes from purchase money.
Barlow, A. D. to Sutherland
1915 December 13
Afraid buyer is not ready to close the deal yet. Prefers to have
$1,000 note to discount or use as collateral himself.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1915 December 15
Prefers to give $1,000 note at par. If discounted, requests
interest payable at maturity.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1916 January 25
Encloses check for six months' interest on $2,000 note.
Barlow, A. D. to Sutherland
1916 April 6
Requests four months' interest on $500 note. Best wishes for
campaign.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1916 April 7
Encloses interest check. Expresses thanks for good wishes.
Barlow, A. D. to Sutherland
1916 September 12
Requests payment plus interest on $500 note and interest on $2,000
note.
Sutherland to A. D. Barlow
1916 September 14
Sutherland's secretary acknowledges receipt of letter.
Barlow, Charles A. to Sutherland
1913 January 13
Requests letter of recommendation in obtaining re-appointment as
Superintendent for the Second Hospital for Insane, Spencer, WV.
Sutherland to Charles A. Barlow
1913 January 27
Will discuss his re-appointment with Governor Hatfield.
Barnard, H. N. to Sutherland
1916 February 24
Requests payment in full on Sutherland's account at Barnard's
Plumbing and Hardware. Being pressured by creditors.
Sutherland to H. N. Barnard
1916 February 28
Encloses payment on account.
Barnard, H. N. to Sutherland
1916 February 29
Expresses thanks for payment. Encloses receipt as requested. Best
wishes for campaign.
Sutherland to H. N. Barnard
1916 March 2
Expresses thanks for receipt and good wishes.
Barnard, N. et al, to Sutherland
1917 July 10
Urges him, as member of committee on military affairs, to work for
improved military status for dentists. [petition follows]
Sutherland to N. Barnard et al
1917 July 13
Will give status of dentists his attention.
[Barnhard, R. E.]
Frost, E. P. to Sutherland
1918 January 12
Has written letter of introduction for Barnhart who will call on
Sutherland seeking government employment.
[Barnhart, R. E.]
Sutherland to E. P. Frost
1918 January 15
Will assist Barnhart, but doubts he will find the position he
desires.
[Barnhart, William G.]
Sutherland to E. H. Crowder
1917 September 12
Letter of introduction for Barnhart as attorney in case before
Crowder.
Barnett, J. M. to Sutherland
1917 July 12
Inquires what action he can take against company which hired him to
work in another state than paid him a lower wage than agreed
upon.
[Barnett, J. M.]
Sutherland to Interstate Commerce Commission
1917 July 25
Encloses Barnett's letter. Inquires whether there is a law which
covers his case.
Sutherland to J. M. Barnett
1917 July 25
Has contacted Interstate Commerce Commission about his case.
Sutherland to J. M. Barnett
1917 July 28
Encloses letter from Secretary of Interstate Commerce Commission,
who advises Barnett take his case to the courts. [copy follows]
Barnett, J. M. to Sutherland
1917 July 30
Expresses thanks for his assistance. Will explain case in next
letter.
Barnett, J. M. to Sutherland
1917 August 10
Corresponded with the company about the position of drummer with
their orchestra before he left Huntington. Salary was agreed to
before he moved, but has not been paid the guaranteed wage.
Inquires whether this is a case of fraud.
Sutherland to J. M. Barnett
1917 August 10
Requests copies of correspondence between Barnett and the company
and affidavit to take to Post Office Dept.
Barnett, J. M. to Sutherland
1917 August 20
Will be in Washington soon, inquires whether they can meet at Union
Station. Will bring letters pertinent to his case.
Barnett, J. M. to Sutherland
1917 September 12
Expresses thanks for his assistance. Company has given him a new
position which he will keep until he can find work elsewhere.
Sutherland to J. M. Barnett
1917 September 14
Pleased to hear case has been resolved.
Barnett, J. M. to Sutherland
1917 September [20]
Asks for money to send his wife and child to Huntington.
Sutherland to J. M. Barnett
1917 September 29
Unable to give him any money. Suggests he asks his friends in
Huntington.
Barnett, J. M. to Sutherland
1917 December 6
Now working in Altoona among German- Americans. Has heard "queer
remarks" and requests "power of arrest."
Sutherland to J. M. Barnett
1917 December 8
Suggests he contact the Justice Department.
Sutherland to G. A. Barnet
1916 December 9
Was granted extension and mailed tax return on April 1. Anxious to
resolve any remaining problems.
[Barringer, Helen S. Brooke]
Mathews, William B. to Sutherland
1917 April 11
Encloses correspondence from Mrs. Barringer explaining her case and
requesting assistance. Had worked as court reporter in Federal
Court and has yet to receive payment. [copies follow.]
[Barringer, Helen S. Brooke]
Graham, Samuel J. to Sutherland
1917 April 16
Per diem rate for court reporters set before the trial in question.
No further allowance could be made for expenses.
Sutherland to Helen S. Brooke Barringer
1917 April 18
Encloses copy of letter from Samuel Graham. [copy follows]
[Barringer, Helen S. Brooke]
Sutherland to William B. Mathews
1917 April 18
Has taken Mrs. Barringer's case up with Samuel Graham and forwarded
his response to her.
Barringer, Helen S. Brooke to Sutherland
1917 April 20
Expresses thanks for his assistance. Had no knowledge of pre-trial
agreement on amount of per diem. Will advise any further
action.
Sutherland to Helen S. Brooke Barringer
1917 April 23
Offers to be of further service if necessary.
Barringer, Helen S. Brooke to Sutherland
1917 June 25
Second settlement offered has been revoked and third (lesser)
amount offered in its place. She has refused it and informed
Sutherland she now considers case closed.
Sutherland to Helen S. Brooke Barringer
1917 June 27
Will take matter up again with Dept. of Justice.
Sutherland to Helen S. Brooke Barringer
1917 July 19
Encloses reply from William C. Fites, Asst. Atty. General, who says
Dept. of Justice will pay second settlement amount. [copy
follows]
Barringer, Helen S. Brooke to Sutherland
1917 August 10
Expresses thanks for his assistance. Congratulates him on seeing
flaw in original Food Control Bill and voting against it.
Sutherland to Helen S. Brooke Barringer
1917 August 13
Pleased to have been of assistance.
Barren, Frederick H. to Sutherland
1913 June 13
Offers sympathy at his confinement for eye strain.
Sutherland to Frederick H. Barron
1913 June 16
Eye condition improving.
Sutherland to Frederick H. Barron
1915 June 26
Requests list of counties in Tygart's Valley Presbytery.
Barron, Frederick H. to Sutherland
1915 July 1
Encloses list of counties in Presbytery.
Sutherland to I. L. Barstow
1915 June 12
Expresses thanks for Invitation on behalf of Wheeling Branch of
Nat'l. Assn. Bureau of Animal Industry Employees to visit them in
Wheeling.
Bartlett, Albert L.to Sutherland
1918 January 10
Requests support for Senate Bill providing compensation to army
officers for purchase of uniforms and equipment. Encloses letter of
introduction from George Bland of Clarksburg. [letter follows]
Sutherland to Albert L. Bartlett
1918 January 14
Acknowledges receipt of letters. Will give Bill his attention.
Sutherland to George W. Bland
1918 January 14
Acknowledges receipt of letter of introduction for Bartlett. Will
assist if possible.
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Bateman, Gentry H. to Sutherland
1916 June 19
Inquires whether he is related to Bateman's stepfather, Frank
Sutherland, of West Virginia and Virginia.
Sutherland to Gentry H. Bateman
1916 June 22
Born in Missouri, doesn't believe there is any relation.
Bateman, J. L. to Sutherland
1915 August 6
Requests donation to building fund, Church of Christ,
Martinsburg.
Sutherland to J. L. Bateman
1915 August 9
Unable to make contribution.
Bateman, J. L. to Sutherland
1915 November 28
Requests card for admission to Senate gallery.
Bateman, J. L. to Sutherland
1917 September 4
Request recommendation for position of clerk with National Council
of Defense.
Sutherland to J. L. Bateman
1917 September 5
The position with National Council of Defense is under Civil
Service, but will provide reference if requested by them.
Bateman, J. L. to Sutherland
1917 September 17
Requests recommendation for Council of Defense position. Describes
work experience.
Sutherland to J. L. Bateman
1917 September 18
Has sent recommendation to Council of Defense. [copy follows]
Sutherland to J. L. Bateman
1917 September 21
Encloses letter from Council, which indicates clerkships are under
Civil Service and applicant must take examination. [copy
follows]
[Bateman, J. L.]
Oller, George E. to Sutherland
1917 October [6]
Requests reference for Bateman, who applied for Clerkship with U.
S. Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corp.
[Bateman, J. L.]
Sutherland to George E. Oller
1917 October 8
Strongly recommends Bateman be considered for the position. Reviews
his work experience.
[Bateman, J. L.]
Sutherland to George E. Oller
1917 October 13
Acknowledges Oller's letter of the 6th. Again recommends Bateman be
considered.
Sutherland to J. L. Bateman
1917 October 18
Encloses letter from Oiler, who says recommendation has been
received. Emergency Fleet Corp. not currently hiring, but Bateman's
application will be kept on file. [copy follows]
Batten, John H. to Sutherland
1917 December 11
Encloses portion of Stephen A. Douglas speech. [copy follows]
Sutherland to Nellie G. Bauer
1913 February 12
Will keep her application on file.
Folder Bea
Beal, W. W. to Sutherland
1916 April 26
Inquires whether he will speak at meeting of Wellsburg Chamber of
Commerce in June.
Sutherland to R. W. Beall
1913 January 14
Acknowledges receipt of list.
Bealmear, Samuel to Sutherland
1915 June
Offers property and home near Annapolis. Encloses map of location
[map follows]
Sutherland to Samuel Bealmear
1913 June 2
Not interested in the Annapolis property.
Beans, Oliver G. to Sutherland
1917 December 12
Offers to volunteer services as attorney to the government.
Sutherland to Oliver G. Beans
1917 December 14
Encloses application for Public Service Reserve. Will also write
letter of recommendation for him.
Beans, Oliver G. to Sutherland
1917 December 18
Inadvertently mailed application and letter for Sutherland directly
to Public Service Reserve. Discusses qualifications, willingness to
serve in any capacity.
Sutherland to Oliver G. Beans
1917 December 20
Has written letter of endorsement to Public Service Reserve. [copy
follows]
Sutherland to Oliver G. Beans
1917 December 28
Encloses letter from W. E. Hall, Director, Public Service Reserve,
who has forwarded application for membership to Beans. [copy
follows]
Beans, Oliver G. to Sutherland
1918 January 28
Requests assistance for friend who will be in Washington soon.
Sutherland to Oliver G. Beans
1918 January 30
Happy to be of assistance if possible.
Folder Bee
Beck, Emil G. to Sutherland
1917 August
Encloses copy of his "World's Peace Plan" for Sutherland's
comments. [copy follows]
Sutherland to Emil G. Beck
1917 August 2
Acknowledges receipt of Plan.
Beckner, E. K. to Sutherland
1917 July 24
Wishes to obtain position in Food Control Dept. Discusses
experience as Superintendent and Purchasing Agent with Red Jacket
Consolidated Coal & Coke Co.
Sutherland to E. K. Beckner
1917 July 28
Suggests he apply directly to Food Control. Will write
recommendation for him but it may be of little help as "democrats
are being appointed wherever possible."
Beckner, E. K. to Sutherland
1917 August 3
Encloses letter of application for Food Control Dept. Expresses
appreciation for assistance.
Sutherland to E. K. Beckner
1917 August 6
Acknowledges receipt of application.
[Beckner, E. K.]
Sutherland to Herbert C. Hoover
1917 August 6
Transmits Beckner's application and recommends him highly.
Sutherland to E. K. Beckner
1917 August 9
Encloses letter from Hoover, who says he will consider Beckner's
application. [copy follows]
Beckner, E. K. to Sutherland
1917 August 24
Encloses application to Federal Trade Commission as
recommended.
Sutherland to E. K. Beckner
1917 August 27
Acknowledges receipt of application.
[Beckner, E. K.]
Sutherland to William J. Harris
1917 August 27
Transmits Beckner's application and offers recommendation.
Sutherland to E. K. Beckner
1917 September 5
Encloses letter from Federal Trade Commission, who will keep his
application on file. [copy follows]
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Behneke, Norman L. to Sutherland
1916 February 29
Invites him to attend Initial meeting of Economic Club of
Washington. Encloses application.
Sutherland to Norman L. Behneke
1916 March 1
Unable to join Economic Club because of upcoming primary.
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Belington Progressive to Sutherland
1917 August 20
Paper printed Harris Taylor's Draft Law article. Postmaster now
holding papers. Request that Sutherland investigate the matter.
[telegram]
Sutherland to Belington Progressive
1917 August 21
Matter is under consideration by Postmaster General. [telegram]
Sutherland to Belington Progressive
1917 August 22
Article has been sent to papers throughout the U. S. May be German
propaganda.
[Belington Progressive]
Thompson, Fred E. to Sutherland
1917 August 25
Article not from any German source. Public sentiment against
continuation of the war.
[Belington Progressive]
Sutherland to Fred E. Thompson
1917 August 27
Postmaster General has ruled against several papers carrying
propaganda against the war. Does not believe time is opportune for
peace resolution.
Bell, A. W. to Sutherland
1914 November 10
Congratulations on election.
Sutherland to A. W. Bell
1914 November 14
Expresses thanks for congratulations.
Bell, Ovid to Sutherland
1913 February 11
Inquires whether he wishes to continue his subscription to Fulton
Gazette.
Sutherland to Ovid Bell
1913 February 15
Requests bill so he may continue subscription.
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Beneke, George C. to Sutherland
1917 August 27
Requires assistance in determining draft status of man who has only
taken out first papers of citizenship.
Sutherland to George C. Beneke
1917 August 28
Cannot be commissioned in Regular or Reserve Army with only first
papers, but is obliged to serve in National Army.
[Bennett, Bryan L.]
Bennett, Lucy L. to Sutherland
1917 July 30
Requests help in obtaining discharge for her son, who is her sole
support and joined army without her consent.
[Bennett, Bryan L.]
Sutherland to Lucy L. Bennett
1917 July 31
Her son must make application to his Commanding Officer and also
demonstrate he is her sole support before discharge will be
granted.
Bennett, Mrs. Lewis to Sutherland
1918 January
Expresses her disapproval of continued friendliness with Japan and
general conduct of U. S. campaign in Europe. [encloses
clippings]
Sutherland to Mrs. Lewis Bennett
1918 January 11
Defends War Dept.'s activities to date. Agrees that Japan poses a
real threat.
Bennett, William S. to Sutherland
1916 March 29
Invites him to attend Amherst College Musical Ass'n. concert.
Sutherland to William S. Bennett
1916 April 10
Has been out of town and was unable to attend concert.
Sutherland to James A. Bent
1915 October 1
Requests immediate settlement of Bent's insurance account.
Sutherland to James A. Bent
1915 November 15
Sutherland paid cash for the policy of which Bent received the
benefit. Requests immediate payment.
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Berger, W. J. to Sutherland
1913 January 30
Inquires whether it is possible to sell lot in Elkins.
Sutherland to W. J. Berger
1913 February 8
Has been unable to sell his own lots. Will be glad to sell Berger's
lot, but will have little time once In Washington.
Berner, Charles J. to Sutherland
1913 January 29
Acknowledges receipt of check. Requests payment of first quarter
dues which Sutherland omitted.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1913 February 7
Encloses check for dues.
Berner, Charles J. to Sutherland
1913 February 14
Acknowledges receipt of check. Congratulations on election.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1913 February 15
Expresses thanks for congratulations. Hopes to visit lodge in
Washington.
Berner, Charles J. to Sutherland
1913 June 17
Two assessments have been paid by council and charged to
Sutherland's account. Requests immediate payment.
Berner, Charles J. to Sutherland
1913 September 30
His account paid until November. Urges Sutherland to visit the
lodge.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1913 October 15
Unable to accept invitation.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1914 November 27
Encloses check for assessments up to December 1.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1915 March 4
Inquires whether he is behind in payment of dues.
Berner, Charles J. to Sutherland
1915 November 5
Requests payment of assessments charged to his account.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1915 November 6
Encloses payment. Has not been receiving notices for payment.
Berner, Charles J. to Sutherland
1915 November 10
Encloses copy of laws governing payments. Notices have not been
sent for several years. Requests card to credit his payment.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1915 November 16
Has noted his payments on card.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1916 January 8
Encloses two cards. Has been making own endorsements with each
payment.
Berner, Charles J. to Sutherland
1916 January 10
Encloses cards, which have been credited. Urges him to attend at
least one meeting.
Sutherland to Charles J. Berner
1916 June 22
Encloses check for payment through June.
Bernstein, Harry to Sutherland
1913 February 3
Desires to obtain a store in Elkins. Plans to open lady's apparel
shop. Requests that Board put him in touch with suitable
landlord.
Sutherland to Harry Bernstein
1913 February 8
Inquires whether he plans to rent or purchase store.
[Berry, H. J.]
Sutherland to Edward N. Hurley
1918 January 14
Forwards Berry's letter. Requests that he be sent application and
information on inspectors for his ship building materials, [copy
follows]
Sutherland to H. J. Berry
1918 January 14
Has forwarded letter to Chairman of U. S. Shipping Board.
Sutherland to H. J. Berry
1918 January 19
Encloses letter from Chairman Hurley, who indicates all positions
have been filed. [copy follows]
Folder Bes-Bet
Bessemer Gas Engine Co. to Sutherland
1914 February 21
Inquires whether he wishes to continue receiving their art calendar
and monthly journal.
Sutherland to Bessemer Gas Engine Co.
1914 March 17
Has enjoyed their publications, but has little time to read in
Washington. Suggests they remove his name from their list.
Beta Theta Pi Club to Sutherland
1917 January 19
Invitation to Banquet In Honor of Japanese ambassador.
[Beta Theta Pi]
Sutherland to E. C. Lathrop
1917 January 29
Will be out of town and therefore is unable to attend Banquet.
Folder Bi
Bias, B. Randolph to Sutherland
1917 September 6
Requests information on cost of living increase between 1913 and
1917.
Sutherland to B. Randolph Bias
1917 September 8
Will attempt to obtain information requested.
[Bias, B. Randolph] Gompers, S. J. to Sutherland
1917 September 8
Encloses Bulletin, "Report Prices 1907 to 1915," and latest Monthly
Review of Bureau of Labor Statistics, both of which contain retail
prices.
Bias, B. Randolph to Sutherland
1917 September 8
Coal price, as fixed by President's order is unfair. Urges
Sutherland to meet Dr. Garfielo about impact on existing contracts.
[telegram]
Sutherland to B. Randolph Bias
1917 September 10
Has met with Garfield, who requests Bias send complete statement on
contract cases. Statement will be reviewed by FTC. [telegram]
[Bierer, Everhart] Sutherland to John J. Cornwell, Gov.
1917 September 27
Encloses letter from Major Bierer inadvertently mailed to
Sutherland.
Bing, Arma E. to Sutherland
1913 February 11
Encloses letter sent to State Legislature requesting appropriation
for new building at Fairmont State Normal School. [copy
follows]
Sutherland to Arma E. Bing
1913 February 14
Hopes Fairmont Normal School will receive its appropriation.
Bird, Andrew R. to Sutherland
1913 April 9
Invites Sutherland family to worship at Second Presbyterian
Church.
Sutherland to Andrew R. Bird
1913 April 10
Expresses thanks for invitation. Will select a church in the fall
after family comes.
Bird, Andrew R. to Sutherland
1914 November 9
Congratulations on re-election.
Sutherland to Andrew R. Bird
1914 November 12
Expresses thanks for congratulations.
Biser, G. W. & Co. to Sutherland
1917 December 12
Complains about distribution of sugar allotments.
Sutherland to G. W. Biser & Co.
1917 December 15
Has consulted Food Administration, who suggests Biser contact
American Sugar Refining Co. in New York.
Bishop, William H. to Sutherland
1917 October 4
Accuses Senator Robert M. LaFollette of giving "aid and contort to
the enemy in time of war."
Sutherland to William H. Bishop
1917 October 5
Has received other letters criticizing LaFollette.
Folder Bla
Sutherland to Mrs. Elmer Black
1913 January 25
Expresses thanks for report on European municipal markets.
Sutherland to The Black Diamond
1915 September 25
Encloses advertisement for coal mine to be run in next issue. [copy
follows]
[The Black Diamond] Williams, David to Sutherland
1915 September 28
Ad will run in next issue. Gives price for one and four-issue
runs.
Sutherland to The Black Diamond
1915 October 2
Requests small alteration in wording of advertisement. Wishes to be
billed for four-issue run.
[The Black Diamond] Williams, David to Sutherland
1915 October 22
Ad has expired. Inquires whether Sutherland wishes to continue
it.
Sutherland to The Black Diamond
1915 October 25
Continue ad for one week. Will notify them if it is to run
longer.
Sutherland to The Black Diamond
1915 November 3
Encloses payment. Requests that add run four more weeks.
[The Black Diamond]
Williams David to Sutherland
1915 November 4
Acknowledges receipt of payment. Ad will run in next four
issues.
[The Black Diamond]
Williams, David to Sutherland
1915 November 26
Ad has expired. Inquires whether Sutherland wishes to continue
it.
Sutherland to The Black Diamond
1915 November 26
Requests ad be discontinued and invoice sent.
Blair, Herbert M. to Sutherland
1916 September 23
Encloses two checks from settlement of suit. John A. Chittum vs. O.
J. Morrison.
Sutherland to Herbert M. Blair
1916 September 30
Sutherland's secretary acknowledges receipt of Biair's letter and checks in Sutherland's absence.
Sutherland to Herbert M. Blair
1916 October 2
Inquires whether checks result from sale of Yates Lease or from
current gas revenues.
Sutherland to George C. Blakener
1914 November 7
Acting as agent for timber tract. Will forward description in a few
days if tract is not sold.
Sutherland to L. W. Blaney [sic]
1913 December 18
Expresses thanks for Scottish Rite dance to be held in Wheeling,
but doubts he will be able to attend.
Sutherland to L. W. Blayney
1915 April 16
Wishes to be reinstated as Mason.
Blayney, L. W. to Sutherland
1916 March 16
Form letter announcing plans for reunion to be held at New Scottish
Rite Cathedral. Requests that petitions be returned as soon as
possible. [blank petition follows]
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Bloch, Harold to Sutherland
1917 September 19
Requests support for Bill authorizing Commission of Army Field
clerks as second lieutenants.
Sutherland to Harold Bloch
1917 September 20
Will give matter his attention.
Blood, S. William to Sutherland
1913 March 3
Congratulations on election. Bankers' Mortgage and Trust Co. has
been reorganized. Inquires whether Sutherland will become a
stockholder and member of the Board.
Sutherland to S. William Blood
1913 March 10
Not Interested in any new investments.
Blood, S. William to Sutherland
1913 March 23
Inquires on behalf of friend whether any appointments to Naval
Academy are still vacant. Requests Sutherland's assistance.
Sutherland to S. William Blood
1913 March 24
Only the President can appoint candidates to the Academy at
large.
Bloyd, J. A. to Sutherland
1917 November 28
Inquires price paid for Judge Bailey's "Wilderness" tract by
Federal government. Bloyd holds 7,000 acres adjoining this tract
which he wishes to sell.
Sutherland to J. A. Bloyd
1917 November 30
Government paid $2.50/ acre for Bailey land. Suggests he offer his
land to S. H. Marsh, Forest Officer in charge.
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Blue, Fred O. to Sutherland
1913 August 8
Is grateful for Sutherland's sympathy at the death of their
child.
Sutherland to Fred O. Blue
1913 August 15
Wishes speedy recovery from typhoid fever for Mrs. Blue.
Blue, Fred O. to Sutherland
1915 April 21
Inquires about [Glady Fork] dispute. Mr. Thompson is eager to settle.
Blue, Fred O. to Sutherland
1915 April 24
Thompson anxious to settle Glady Fork matter as he is getting on in
years.
Sutherland to Fred O. Blue
1915 April 26
Gives time and place of Glady Fork meeting.
Sutherland to Fred O. Blue
1915 August 31
Urges him to get authority from Thompson to settle remaining points
in dispute on Glady Fork matter.
Sutherland to Fred O. Blue