Armistead T. M. Filler papers, 1796-1945

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Summary

Creator:
Filler, Armistead, T. M.
Abstract:
Lovettsville (Loudoun Co.), Va. resident. He was connected with the B. and O. Railroad Co., was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Democratic State Central Committee, and was treasurer of Loudoun Co. Collection contains personal and official correspondence, business papers, and family records. Much of the business correspondence deals with the sale and purchase of guano and the financial affairs of "Linden," the Filler estate. Filler was a livestock speculator, had interests in the marble business, silver mines, and livestock insurance. Included are letters from Woodrow Wilson, J.K. Vardaman, Gen. Marcus Wright, McAdoo, and other prominent national figures. There is also a manuscript account of the cavalry battle of Traveler's Station.
Extent:
6.4 Linear Feet
4,821 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00392

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains personal and official correspondence, business papers, and family records. Much of the business correspondence deals with the sale and purchase of guano and the financial affairs of "Linden," the Filler estate. Filler was a livestock speculator, had interests in the marble business, silver mines, and livestock insurance. Included are letters from Woodrow Wilson, J.K. Vardaman, Gen. Marcus Wright, McAdoo, and other prominent national figures. There is also a manuscript account of the cavalry battle of Traveler's Station.

Acquisition information:
The Armistead T. M. Filler Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library in 1956.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff

Encoded by Ted Holt and Paula Jeannet, May 2008

Accession from 1956 is described in this finding aid.

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Subjects:
Merchants -- Correspondence
Business records -- Virginia -- Loudoun County
Guano
Merchants -- Virginia
Names:
Filler family
Filler, Armistead, T. M.
Places:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Loudoun County (Va.) -- History

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[Identification of item], Armistead T. M. Filler Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University