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- Letter from Joseph Noble in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to in Samuel B. Bidgood in Jackson, Alabama.
- 1818-09-12
- In the letter Noble discusses his recent arrival in Tuscaloosa County. He describes his journey; the residents and appearance of the town at Tuscaloosa Falls; business and agricultural opportunities in the area; and the quality and price of land in...
- 2009-09-04
- Advertisement for a runaway slave, submitted by Alexander Erskine in Huntsville, Alabama.
- 1825-08-05
- In the advertisement Erskine discusses the slave's physical appearance, disposition, and possible motive: "It is probable that he has obtained free papers and may attempt to pass himself as a free man. There is reason to believe he will try to find...
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for four runaway slaves, submitted by William E. Phillips in Madison County, Alabama.
- 1825-08-05
- In the advertisement Phillips describes each slave's physical appearance and disposition. He offers $50 for their return and discusses their motives for leaving: "The subscriber thinks it probable that some white person has been instrumental in...
- 2009-08-24
- Letter from Sydenham Moore in Jalapa, Mexico, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1847-04-24
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he describes Jalapa and the surrounding area: "This is by far the lovliest [sic] place & is surrounded by...
- 2010-05-12
- Excerpts from LIFE AND TIMES OF GEN. SAM. DALE, THE MISSISSIPPI PARTISAN by J. F. H. Claiborne.
- 1860-00-00
- From Claiborne's preface to the work: "As originally written, the narrative was almost literally in his [Dale's] own words. In the present memoir I have preserved his language in many parts, and faithfully expressed his opinions." The first passage...
- 2009-06-25
- Advertisement for a runaway slave, submitted by Horace Summerhill in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- 1861-07-17
- In the advertisement Summerhill describes the slave's physical appearance and disposition; he suspects that the young man is nearby: "I am clearly of the opinion that Charles is in the midst of our neighbors."
- 2009-08-24
- Letter from Sydenham Moore in Petersburg, Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1862-03-27
- During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he mentions current troop movements and expresses pride in the soldiers serving under his command: "We marched thro' the streets today & presented...
- 2010-05-12
- Draft of a letter from Captain Henry Semple to General William Hardee.
- 1862-11-28
- 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 Semple addresses an accusation Hardee has made...
- 2011-07-01
- Letter from James R. Riggs near Shelbyville, Tennessee, to his brother-in-law, Ferdinand ("Ferde") Smith.
- 1863-04-18
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he predicts that his company will soon engage in either a battle or a march, based on the orders received and preparations made in the camp. He...
- 2010-06-09
- "Tenth Annual Report of the Principals of the Calhoun Colored School, of Calhoun, Lowndes County, Alabama, with the Reports of the Heads of Departments."
- 1902-00-00
- In the report the principal explains the activities and success of the school, mentioning specific programs, events, and statistics. He also discusses the purpose for the institution and stresses the need for similar educational opportunities for...
- 2010-04-23
- "How the Nine Arrests at Scottsboro Were Effected."
- 1931-03-26
- This article gives an account of the arrest of the "Scottsboro Boys," which was submitted by a traveling salesman. It describes the appearance and behavior of the nine young men and the two women they were accused of assaulting, and it mentions...
- 2010-07-27
- Letters between G.L. Edwards in Selma, Alabama, and George H. Wright, member of the Auburn University board of trustees.
- 1962-00-00
- In the first letter Edwards protests the recent appearance of Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, on an Auburn television station. On the program McGill criticized Alabama, "the people and their customs." Edwards also encloses a copy...
- 2010-11-08