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- "Ballots, Bullets and Blood."
- "How Blacks Have Died for the Right to Vote." Leaflet issued by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Inside is a list of African Americans who were killed from 1955 to 1968: Lamar Smith, George W. Lee, Herbert Lee, Medgar...
- 2009-09-11
- Journal kept by Raphael Semmes while he served as commanding officer aboard the C.S.S. Alabama.
- 1862
- 2011-10-07
- Journal kept by Raphael Semmes while he served as commanding officer aboard the C.S.S. Alabama.
- 1863
- 2011-10-07
- Section 20 of A. J. Pickett's "Interesting Notes upon the History of Alabama."
- This section gives information from Mr. Byrne about the death of his father, who was killed by Indians at his home in 1814; it also discusses Reuben Kemper, who had attempted to occupy Mobile in 1810 while it was still under the control of Spain.
- 2010-05-12
- "Wallace for Governor: 'Our kind of man.'"
- Leaflet promoting George Wallace in the 1970 gubernatorial campaign. It discusses his stance on issues such as taxation, medical service, public education, gender equality ("Alabama's women will have their rightful place in state government"),...
- 2010-11-08
- "Instructions on Bringing a Patient to the Hospital," published by the Alabama Insane Hospitals.
- Flier discussing the procedure for taking new patients to Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa. It also mentions the cost of room and board; items that are permitted ("sufficiency of comfortable clothing" and "remembrances from home") and prohibited...
- 2010-11-08
- Accounting records of the Oconee Navigation Association.
- Most of the reports were prepared by Richard Blount, a commissioner of the association who also served as treasurer for a time. Documents are arranged in loose chronological order. An incomplete transcript is included; records may not be presented...
- 2010-11-17
- Draft of the annual report of the commissioners of the Oconee Navigation Association.
- In the report the commissioners describe the work they have overseen on the river, including a lock and dam that has been completed, which will "advance the growth of Milledgeville, ultimately add to the convenience & prosperity of the agricultural...
- 2010-11-17
- Letter from Mary James Boykin, probably to Anna Maria Gayle Fry.
- Also included are historical and genealogical notes dealing with Portland, Alabama (in Dallas County), and the Boykin and Hall families. A partial transcript is included.
- 2011-11-16
- Letter from Dr. B. R. Thomas to his ex-wife, Martha B. Thomas.
- In the letter Dr. Thomas discusses problems he has had with their slaves. He explains that he wants to resolve the situation peacefully and that he has no intention of harming Martha: "John I believe was influenced to run away by Matilda...I could...
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from Daniel McGillivray to William Panton.
- McGillivray lived at Hickory Ground (in present-day Wetumpka, Alabama). He was a trader and also worked as a messenger for Alexander McGillivray. A transcript is included.
- 2012-01-27
- Papers dealing with the treatment of Jefferson Davis by Brigadier General Nelson A. Miles, during the captivity of the former Confederate president.
- Also included is relevant correspondence from General Edward C. Walthall.
- 2012-10-18
- Transcript of "An Act for the Order and Government of Slaves" passed by the General Assembly of British West Florida.
- 1767-06-00
- Most of the act deals with the punishment of slaves who have violated the law. Possible offenses include running away; gaming; stealing; selling merchandise; carrying weapons; drinking alcohol; "assembling in great numbers...and drumming or making...
- 2010-02-10
- Transcript of "An Act for the Better Regulation of the Indian Trade in the Province of West Florida," passed by the General Assembly of British West Florida.
- 1770-05-19
- The act attempts to control the activities of Indian traders because "a well regulated Indian Trade would be of the utmost advantage to the Commerce of Great Britain and for the benefit and safety of the British Colonies in America." It explains...
- 2010-06-09
- Account between John McGillivray and Daniel McGillivray.
- 1779
- Daniel McGillivray lived at Hickory Ground (in present-day Wetumpka, Alabama). He was a trader and also worked as a messenger for Alexander McGillivray. A transcript is included.
- 2012-01-27
- Transcript of a letter from Alexander McGillivray to Colonel Brown, the British superintendent at Pensacola, Florida.
- 1780-05-13
- In the letter McGillivray describes the efforts of the Creek Indian soldiers against the Spanish forces and the difficult living conditions his troops endure: "Owing to their being fed entirely upon salt provisions, the bad water about Pensacola,...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Daniel McGillivray to John Forbes.
- 1790
- McGillivray lived at Hickory Ground (in present-day Wetumpka, Alabama). He was a trader and also worked as a messenger for Alexander McGillivray. The letter is not signed, but it is in McGillivray's handwriting. A transcript is included.
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Captain Henry Burbeck at the fort on the St. Marys River, between the United States and Spanish Florida.
- 1790-08-17
- In the letter Knox discusses the new garrison at St. Marys; the reenlistment and recruitment of soldiers; and the cost of salaries and supplies. He also mentions the Creek representatives who will pass the fort on their way home after signing the...
- 2010-11-12
- "A Sketch of the Adventures of Richard Blunt [sic]," personal diary kept by Blount from 1794 to 1797.
- 1794
- In the diary, Blount discusses contemporary life, education, and family relationships. He also gives detailed accounts of his extensive travels during the period. A partial transcript is included.
- 2011-10-12
- Letter from Daniel McGillivray to William Panton.
- 1798-05-07
- McGillivray lived at Hickory Ground (in present-day Wetumpka, Alabama). He was a trader and also worked as a messenger for Alexander McGillivray. A transcript is included.
- 2012-01-27