In the letter Winston introduces Caller to man from Virginia, who has recently been appointed as a land commissioner east of the Pearl River. He mentions the "probability of a speedy admission" of the Mississippi Territory as a state, and he...
In the letter Blount reports on the progress of the Georgia-Alabama Survey Commission; although the team is having difficulty finding its next point, his "prospects have brightend" and his "hopes strengthend lately"; the commissioner from Alabama...
During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the diary he describes his war service from May 26, 1846, to May 13, 1847. He mentions troop movements in Mexico and...
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 the death of his slave, Peter, who accompanied him in the war: "He died on the 7th inst after...
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 conditions in camp ("We enjoy very...
During the Civil War, Thomas Hall served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements as his regiment traveled to join Hilliard's Legion, mentioning the hospitality encountered on the way:...
From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses upcoming troop movements; possible campaigns ("I hope we will be sent to Braggs [sic] army for I am tired...
In the message Wynn offers condolences after the death of Tallulah's father, William B. Bankhead: "Your consolation will come from the fact he was a great American and served his country well. His passing will not only grieve his family but the...
Advertisement for a softball game featuring female athletes, possibly the first held in the city: "Girls softball will be introduced in Montgomery in a game between Gunter and Maxwell Field civilians...If you've never seen a girls softball game, by...
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