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- Letter from John Green in Burnt Corn, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1836-11-21
- In the letter Green describes his work with the Rhew family. The members have questions about the inheritance rights to several slaves, so Green has suggested that they contact Dellet for legal advice.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from S. Gibbons in Mobile, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1838-06-24
- In the letter Gibbons asks for Dellet's advice about a dispute between members of the English family, involving the hiring out of slaves.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from James Meeks to Bolling Hall in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1848-08-01
- In the letter Meeks begins by discussing the proposed appointment of Mr. Jones as superintendent in a Methodist congregation in the state. He then asks for Hall's advice in political matters, especially related to the presidential election of 1848:...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from B. T. Williams to his daughter, Helen.
- 1853-09-09
- In the letter Williams gives his daughter advice as she is "about to enter the intellectual machine shop." He encourages her to control her emotions, focus on her studies, and learn from all her experiences. He mentions a few details about family...
- 2009-09-04
- Letters from Mary Ann Hall in Providence, Alabama, to her son, Edward, probably in Connecticut or New York.
- 1860-04-26
- In the letter Mary Ann offers her son advice on corresponding with young ladies: "I hope you will never ask a lady (unless a relative) for her narrative untill [sic] you are engaged...young people oftentimes become interested and then attached...
- 2011-07-06
- "Commission from the State of Alabama."
- 1861-01-09
- Letter from L. W. Garrott and Robert H. Smith of Alabama, to the governor and legislature of North Carolina. Garrott and Smith explain that because of the recent election of a Republican president, the governor of Alabama has called for a...
- 2010-01-25
- Letters from Lizzie D. Lewis in Albemarle County, Virginia, to Juliet Opie Hopkins, superintendent of the Alabama Hospitals in Richmond, Virginia.
- 1861-06
- In the first letter, written June 11, 1861, Lewis explains her desire to become a nurse (preferably "without without being exposed to all those most disagreeable sights connected with a sickroom") despite the objections of her friends and family....
- 2010-12-07
- Letter from Lucy Audubon to Edward Harris, probably in Moorestown, New Jersey.
- 1862-08-29
- Lucy was the widow of naturalist John Audubon, who was a close friend of Edward Harris. In the letter she seeks advice about her plans to raise money, which include the sale of property and her husband's artwork. She has made arrangements with men...
- 2010-07-15
- Letters from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his son, Henry, Jr., and his wife, Emily.
- 1863-03-20
- 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 he writes his oldest son, giving him advice...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863-04-07
- 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 gives his wife advice about their sons'...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Leonidas Howard in Mulberry, Alabama, to Bolling Hall.
- 1863-05-04
- In the letter Howard explains that he has been encouraged to run for a seat in the legislature; he asks Hall for advice, stressing that "I have not nor will not use any means to secure the place if former friendships have to be sacrificed to attain...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Atlanta, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie.
- 1864-08-10
- During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses fighting in the area ("A day without an artillery duel, is the exception, and not the rule"); news from Mobile regarding the fall of several...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from J. T. Harris at the Exchange Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama, to Robert W. Smith, Henry C. Semple, and James H. Clanton.
- 1867-01-30
- In the letter Harris alludes to local political tension ("difficulty between Major Henry Baker, and Mr J. W. Austill"). He does not give details about the matter, but he does offer a "positive declination" of the "conciliatory advice" offered by...
- 2011-07-06
- "The Lease of State Convicts."
- 1902-11-09
- This article reports that state convicts will no longer be leased to coal mines in Alabama: "This determination has been brought about by the advice of Physician Inspector Bragg, who says a change in conditions is necessary to preserve the life and...
- 2010-01-25
- Letters between Algernon Blair in Montgomery, Alabama, and Governor Benjamin Miller.
- 1933-12
- In the first letter, written December 18, 1933, Blair discusses a project to repair and restore the State Capitol, which will paid for in part by funds from the Civil Works Administration. The state must contribute money to the project as well, so...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank Carter in Flomaton, Alabama, to Governor Benjamin Miller, and the response written by John H. Peach, Governor Miller's legal advisor.
- 1934-03
- In the first letter, written March 21, 1934, Carter explains that he is a sixty-four-year-old blind African American with no family or means of support. His home was recently sold to pay back taxes, and he asks the governor for advice and financial...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Frances Boykin.
- 1937-05-27
- Frank wrote this letter while Frances was living in New York City. He offers advice on finding a job and mentions acquaintances who might assist her. Though he commends her independence, he urges her not to be too proud to accept help from others.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Bob Boykin.
- 1941-01-23
- In this letter to his son, Frank describes the presidential inauguration of 1941, offers advice on purchasing a new car, recounts a hunt at the McIntosh lodge, and mentions recent acquisitions for Mobile.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Bob Boykin.
- 1942-07-29
- In this letter to his son, Frank discusses the government's boat building contract with Higgins Industries, mentions recent appropriations for Mobile and the first district, and gives advice and anecdotes about education and business.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Virginia Harth in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the "Hostess Chairman" of the USO in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-09-01
- In the letter Harth explains that Tulsa is about to open a USO Center, and she asks for advice: "People from Tulsa while visiting Montgomery have commented on the success and popularity of your organization...Would you please send any suggestions...
- 2010-01-25