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- Letter from Governor George M. Troup in Milledgeville, Georgia, to Joel Crawford, Richard Blount, and E. Hamilton of the Georgia-Alabama Boundary Survey Commission.
- 1826-08-30
- In the letter Troup discusses the conflict between Georgia and Alabama over the boundary, including the extra commissioner Alabama appointed. He approves the report that Crawford, Blount, and Hamilton submitted; warns that they "will have to...
- 2010-11-17
- Letters from S. Gibbons in Mobile, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1838-06
- In the letters Gibbons discusses a public sale of property belonging to the proprietors of Goodman, Miller & Co. The property is being sold to pay off debts, and there is disputing among the interested parties, particularly over several slaves.
- 2009-06-25
- Constitution and bylaws of the Montgomery Relief Club of Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1854-11-01
- The club was founded in 1854, "devoted to the relief of the sick and destitute, particularly in periods of epidemics."
- 2009-09-04
- Letter from James A. Hall in Iuka, Mississippi, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1861-09-24
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses upcoming troop movements: "If I go up into Kentucky...you all will recollect that my situation will be different...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from William Riley Jones to his wife, Mary, probably in Tuscaloosa or Fayette County, Alabama.
- 1862
- During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he discusses morality in the camp and expresses his desire to attend a worship...
- 2010-07-15
- Diary kept by Elbert Decatur Willett while serving in the Pickens Planters, Company B of the 40th Alabama Infantry, during the Civil War.
- 1862
- In the diary Willett discusses enlistment; camp life; the procurement of equipment and supplies; the health, background, and fate of the men in his company; his participation in a court martial committee; and troop movements and campaigns...
- 2011-10-11
- Letter from Hubert Dent in camp near Tupelo, Mississippi, to his wife, Anna.
- 1862-06-21
- At the start of the Civil War, Dent was a 1st lieutenant of the Eufaula Rifles, which became Company B of the 1st Alabama Infantry; he was eventually promoted to captain and commanded Dent's Battery (formerly Robertson's Battery). In the letter...
- 2011-04-04
- Letter from John E. Hall in the camp of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment ("In Trenches"), to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1864-08-27
- From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, John Hall served in Co. B, 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent campaigns and losses ("Fort Morgan we learned yesterday, has been surrendered. Next may be Mobile");...
- 2011-10-20
- Excerpts from SANITATION IN PANAMA by William Crawford Gorgas.
- 1915-00-00
- In the passages Gorgas gives a brief history of yellow fever in the United States, particularly in the Mississippi Valley region, and discusses the economic impact of the disease. He then focuses on Cuba, which had suffered recurring epidemics...
- 2009-06-25
- "Back to Normalcy."
- 1929-10-26
- This article argues that the stock market crash was inevitable because "the country had gone speculation mad"; while the country will suffer "painful consequences," the author predicts that "the shock will not be so severe as it has been on former...
- 2010-01-25
- "An Appeal Against the Rising Tide of Prejudice Against the Negro in the South."
- 1943-09-02
- Statement issued by James T. Mason, president of the Easonian Seminary, to the "Leaders of the White Race." In it Mason protests the mistreatment of African Americans: "This condition of affairs is becoming serious. Instead of the service rendered...
- 2010-01-28
- Letter from Dick Boykin to Frank W. Boykin.
- 1946-03-21
- In this letter to his father, Dick discusses renovations on his property and possible business ventures. Particularly interesting is his mention of kudzu, which the federal government sanctioned during this time to combat soil erosion.
- 2009-09-15
- Report issued by the Macon County Committee of the Alabama legislature.
- 1958-10-03
- The Macon County Committee was created to study the possibility of abolishing the county or redrawing its boundary. The report discusses the public hearings held during the Committee's investigation and specifically describes the presentation of C....
- 2010-04-23
- Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Governor Terry Sanford in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- 1961-08-28
- In the message Patterson discusses the Freedom Riders who have entered North Carolina, expressing support and sympathy: "I wish to advise you that the people of this state view with alarm the invasion of your state by outside rabble rousers and law...
- 2012-01-27
- Telegram from Governor George C. Wallace to Congressmen John Bell Williams and Kenneth Roberts.
- 1962-05-00
- In the message Wallace refers to the May 13 episode of "The Huntley-Brinkley Report," which discussed the civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama. He asks Williams and Roberts to have their congressional committee investigate the program...
- 2010-04-23
- Letter from members of the Alabama legislature to Governor Ross Barnett in Jackson, Mississippi.
- 1962-09-21
- In the letter the congressmen express support for the governor during his attempt to prevent the integration of the University of Mississippi. They particularly commend his stand against federal intervention in the matter: "We are inspired by your...
- 2010-04-23
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Riley Boykin Smith.
- 1964-04-06
- In this letter to his grandson, Frank sends news of family and friends. Most of the letter, however, gives anecdotes and memories about notable figures from Frank's career, particularly General Douglas MacArthur.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Lurleen Wallace.
- 1964-05-25
- In this letter to the governor's wife, Boykin sends money and encouragement. He praises Governor Wallace's character and work, particularly his efforts to combat civil rights issues.
- 2009-09-15