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- Charge to the grand jury by Judge Charles Tait.
- 1825-06-20
- In his introduction, Tait reminds the men of the jury that they are performing a vital civic duty: "We should never forget that true patriotism consists in devotion to our constitutions and the laws emanating from them - that there is no true...
- 2009-09-28
- Articles discussing Senator Jefferson Buford's suggestion that the Southern states hold a convention to address perceived violations of Southern liberty and state sovereignty.
- 1849-01-02
- The first item is a letter from Senator Buford, in which he discusses sectional division over the issues of territorial expansion and slavery; he suggests a convention of the Southern states to address the "impending results of the northern...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from J. J. Seibels in camp at Davis' Ford near Manassas, Virginia, to Bolling Hall in Alabama.
- 1862-01-24
- 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...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Leonidas Howard in Mulberry, Alabama, to Bolling Hall in Montgomery.
- 1862-02-02
- In the letter Howard explains why the shoes Hall ordered have not been delivered yet: "Our workman which filled all orders for fine work was contrary to a contract made with his owner taken from us before the expiration of the term for which we...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863-02-05
- 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 describes a recent battle and his mindset...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from James A. Hall at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-10-22
- 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 brother Bolling, who was wounded in battle ("I...was much surprised to hear that Bolling had been so ill...I...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from three white citizens in Mobile, Alabama, to W. T. Hatchell in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1868-01-27
- In the letter the men explain that "the white people of this city & county feel that they have no fair showing" in the upcoming election. They ask Hatchell to consider removing William Hurter from his post as chief registrar in the city because of...
- 2009-09-15
- Flier listing votes cast for Albert Brewer and George Wallace in Jefferson County during the Democratic primary, held on May 5, 1970.
- 1970-05-00
- Results from predominately African American voting districts are listed at the top, along with the question, "Do You Want This? Black Bloc Vote to elect and control the Governor's office?" Brewer received an overwhelming majority of the votes in...
- 2010-11-08