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...
In the letter McGillivray discusses improved relations with the Spanish government; an address he sent to the Georgia legislature, to which he and the Creek Indians are awaiting a reply; and business opportunities in St. Augustine, Pensacola, New...
Earles pleads not guilty to the charge of treason against the state of Alabama; he was indicted because of his close association with the Creek Indians in the eastern part of the state. Six witnesses provide statements about his acquaintance with...
In the letter Stuckey discusses the slave Warren, whom he had sold to Gibbons the previous year. A physician hired by Gibbons diagnosed the boy with "chronic rheumatism," but Stuckey maintains that he was never ill before the sale. While he will...
In the letter Howard discusses the political scene in the state and country, with emphasis on competition among the Democratic, Whig, and Know-Nothing parties: "In these days of 'Know Nothing' delusions the confidence between man and man is so...
During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses the health of his children and fellow...
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 and the new soldiers with whom he will probably be stationed: "It is probable that we will...
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 the money he will be sending home and asks Mary to pay some of his...
During the Civil War, Seibels served as a colonel of the 6th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses the possibility of Bolling Hall, Jr., joining with Captain Davis to form a new company of men from Autauga County, Alabama. He also...
During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he explains that he will not be able to visit his family while in Alabama; though he had hoped to spend two weeks at home, he now plans to return...
At the time this letter was written, Jackson was serving in the 47th Alabama Infantry. In it he describes the recent Confederate victory at the Battle of Gaines' Mill (also known as the Battle of Chickahominy River): "This is one of the greatest...
Lucy was the widow of naturalist John Audubon, who was a close friend Mary's husband, Edward. In the letter she discusses her plans to sell property in order to raise money for her debts. She also discusses a drawing she sent the Harrises, which...
In the first letter, Glenn asks Hall for the money owed to his brother, W. F. Glenn, who had served as a teacher in Autauga County. In the second letter, Glenn acknowledges receipt of money that Hall has sent for his brother, who had served as a...
During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the first letter, written May 23, Goldthwaite discusses the...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In this letter he discusses recent troop movements (including a river crossing by a cavalry unit); the shelling of Chattanooga; duties in the...
During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he explains that he is in the hospital because a "fever has settled" in his right eye, and he describes the treatment he has been using: "I am...
From July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion. The reorganization of Hilliard's Legion (described in this letter) became official on November 25, 1863. Following reorganization, Crenshaw was...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses his recent illness; conditions in camp; his servant, whom he is sending home ("I expect to start Ben home to night....