SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): Aug. 11, 1995 Westmoreland Coal Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-752 23-1128670 (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 700 The Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 545-2500 Item 5. Other Events. On August 11, 1995, a letter was mailed to the Company's shareholders. Item 7.	Exhibits. Letter to shareholders dated August 11, 1995. Press release dated June 20, 1995. Press release dated July 21, 1995. Press release dated July 26, 1995. EXHIBIT INDEX Sequentially Exhibit Description of Exhibit Numbered Number Page 1 Letter to shareholders dated August 11, 1995 4 2 Press release dated June 20, 1995 10 3 Press release dated July 21, 1995 11 4 Press release dated July 26, 1995 19 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. WESTMORELAND COAL COMPANY Date: August 22, 1995 By:_____________________________ Theodore E. Worcester Vice President and General Counsel