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- Transcript of "An Act Impowering [sic] the Magistrates and Freeholders of Charlotte County Occasionally to Prohibit the Selling of Rum or Other Strong Liquors to the Indians," passed by the General Assembly of British West Florida.
- 1767-06-02
- The act enables local authorities to decide when to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages to Indians, in order to protect the colonists and preserve peaceful relations with local tribes: "Whereas frequent Tumults and Disturbances have happened by...
- 2010-06-09
- Handwritten copies of three letters from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Major Richard Call.
- 1791-03
- In the first two letters (written March 17 and May 25, 1791), Knox discusses gathering troops "for the purpose of marking the line next October mentioned in the treaty of the Creeks" (referring to the new boundary lines agreed upon in the Treaty of...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from Thomas Jefferson to the Baptist church at Buck Mountain in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- 1809-04-13
- Jefferson wrote the letter shortly after the end of his second term as president. In it he thanks the people for their support and expresses his hopes for the future prosperity of the country.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Harry Toulmin to James Caller at Mulberry Grove.
- 1810-01-10
- In the letter Toulmin briefly mentions plans to establish a salt works nearby, and then he criticizes Caller's recent efforts to prevent the division of the Mississippi Territory before statehood: "That the whole Mississippi Territory never will be...
- 2009-11-20
- Letter from Ferdinand L. Claiborne at a "Soldiers Retreat," to Colonel James Caller in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory.
- 1812-06-23
- In the letter Claiborne discusses recent attacks by Indians on white inhabitants in the territory: "The conduct of your Creek neighbours for some time past has been observed, and merit, in my opinion, exemplary punishment, and had I the power, they...
- 2009-11-20
- Letter from R. Lee in the Choctaw Nation, to James Caller in Washington (capital of the Mississippi Territory).
- 1812-11-15
- In the letter Lee explains his plans to travel toward Natchitoches, Louisiana, "in order to try my fortune there." He needs money before leaving, however, so he asks Caller to help him get credit so he can borrow: "I am prepared only on the...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from W. A. Powell near Tuscumbia, Alabama, to his brother, Thomas Weldon Powell, in Hendersonville, Virginia.
- 1824-07-12
- In the letter Powell explains that he has moved from Huntsville to Franklin County near Tuscumbia and Florence ("they are even now places of great trade and considerable importance but are waging an eternal war against each other - which will...
- 2010-11-12
- "An Act Regulating Indian Affairs" in the state of Georgia.
- 1835
- The act makes six provisions for dealing with the Cherokee Indian population of the state during the period of removal. First, it stipulates that U.S. citizens will not be allowed to emigrate to Indian reservations, include those Indians who were...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Major General Thomas S. Jesup in Tampa Bay, Florida.
- 1837-03-30
- In the letter Clay discusses the recent Creek War in Alabama and describes current efforts to permanently remove Indians from the state. (Clay believed that "nothing would restore safety and tranquility, to the inhabitants, but the entire removal...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from Syndenham Moore near Tampico, Mexico, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1846-12-25
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he discusses possible upcoming troop movements and campaigns; the landscape and native people near his new...
- 2010-04-23
- Letter from a committee of men in Montgomery, Alabama, to Littleton W. Tazewell in Norfolk, Virginia.
- 1848-06-20
- The committee was composed of seven men: Henry Semple, William Lowndes Yancey, S. Heydenfeldt, John A. Campbell, N. Harris, John A. Elmore, and Thomas S. Mays. In the letter they discuss the recent nomination of Lewis Cass as the Democratic...
- 2011-05-24
- Letters from Littleton W. Tazewell in Norfolk, Virginia, to Henry Semple and others in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1848-06-29
- After the nomination of Lewis Cass as the Democratic candidate for president in 1848, a committee of men from Alabama asked Tazewell to run against him. In the first letter, Tazewell declines the invitation, though he also disagrees with the...
- 2011-05-24
- Letter from W. R. R. Wyatt in Autaugaville, Alabama, to Bolling Hall.
- 1860-05-15
- In the letter Wyatt asks Hall to attend an upcoming meeting of the Democratic party in the area "to take part in deliberating and determining the future action of our party on the momentous issue which promises to be presently presented to the...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from John Fraser in Montgomery, Alabama, to Horace Ware.
- 1860-06-07
- In the letter Fraser comments on the quality of the iron produced by Ware at the Shelby Iron Works: "I hope you will be able to furnish all the iron that is consumed in this market, for in my opinion there is no better to be found in this or any...
- 2009-09-28
- "The Inauguration."
- 1861-02-20
- This article describes the inauguration of President Jefferson Davis in Montgomery: "No man, not even Gen. Washington, was ever called to preside over a people with more general acclamation and confidence than Gen. Davis. His past services and...
- 2010-01-25
- "By the President of the United States, a Proclamation."
- 1861-04-24
- Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in response to the secession of seven Southern states. He calls for 75,000 men from state militias to deal with the rebellious states, which are "too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course...
- 2010-01-25
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., at Sangster's Crossroads in Virginia, to his father in Alabama.
- 1861-09-01
- From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses activities and conditions in camp ("our employments are the same as ever - a very dull routine...We wish very much for something to...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from H. H. Erwin in Charlotte, Tennessee, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862-12-28
- In the letter Erwin, a purchasing agent for the Confederacy, explains the difficulties he has encountered while trying to take a load of bacon to Confederate soldiers in Alabama. He also discusses several men who might be available to work at the...
- 2009-09-30
- Letter from John E. Hall near Chattanooga, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-08-05
- From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses weather and conditions in the area ("I have never seen a dustier time in my life"); the health of the soldiers; recent and...
- 2011-10-20
- Handwritten copy of General J. E. Johnston's farewell order.
- 1865-05-02
- In the order, issued at the end of the war, Johnston advises the men "to observe faithfully the terms of pacification agreed upon" in order to "secure the comfort of your families and kindred and restore tranquility to our Country." A transcript is...
- 2011-04-04