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- 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 Governor John Gayle, appointing two unnamed men as agents to investigate recent charges against the Indians in several central western Alabama counties.
- 1834-06-16
- In the letter Gayle describes the allegations of the white citizens, including the murder of a circuit court clerk in Russell County. The newly appointed agents are to begin their work by meeting with the Indian chiefs: "In your interview with...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Syndenham Moore at Brazos Santiago Pass, Texas, to his wife, Amanda, in Greensboro, Alabama.
- 1846-07-14
- 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 upcoming transportation of troops to Burita or Matamoras, Mexico, and he describes the...
- 2009-11-17
- Letter from Sydenham Moore near "the Lewis House" in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1862-03-00
- During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In it he discusses upcoming troop movements and recent Confederate losses: "We have all been disturbed by the defeats at Fort Donelson, Roanoke & other...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from Thomas B. Hall in Saltillo, Mississippi, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1862-07-18
- During the Civil War, Thomas Hall served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent changes in command; and possible appointments for men in his regiment and for his brothers elsewhere in the army;...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Thomas B. Hall near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1862-08-15
- During the Civil War, Thomas Hall served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses possible troop movements ("there is no relevance to be placed in a man's thought concerning the movements of the army. We are...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Thomas B. Hall at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, to his father, Bolling.
- 1863-04-13
- In the letter he discusses a bundle he is expecting from home; the progress of his studies ("I am getting on tolerably well in my studies, all except mathematics which is the hardest study to me by far...if I pass then it will be by the skin of the...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie, at a boarding school in Coosa County, Alabama.
- 1864-03-03
- During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses Charlie's interest in joining the cavalry. Alex encourages him to enlist before the spring campaigns begin: "I think, or at least hope, that this will...
- 2011-07-06
- "A Negro New Jerusalem."
- 1902-11-08
- This article criticizes an "immigration scheme" designed to attract African American citizens to a city in the midwestern United States, where "everything will be in the hands of the negro" (including city management, industry, and education). The...
- 2010-01-25
- Record book kept by a second grade teacher at West End School in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1907
- The book gives the daily attendance record for the students; individual quarterly records of grades and absences; the daily classroom schedule; a list of subjects studied and assignments completed by the class throughout the year; and a list of...
- 2010-06-09
- Record book kept by Kate Burke Simpson, a first grade teacher at West End School in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1909
- The book gives the daily attendance record for the students; individual quarterly records of grades and absences; the daily classroom schedule; a list of subjects studied and assignments completed by the class throughout the year; and a list of...
- 2012-06-22
- "Textile Strike in State Looms."
- 1934-07-15
- This article discusses the textile strike in Alabama City, Albertville, and Guntersville, which is expected to become a statewide movement soon: "There is little doubt the strike will be called to begin within the next few days as all of the unions...
- 2010-07-27
- Telegram from Francis J. Gorman of the United Textile Workers of America in Washington, D.C., to Governor Benjamin Miller in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1934-09-01
- Gorman was the chairman of the National Special Strike Committee of the union. In the message he announces that a strike will soon begin in textile mills across the country. He explains the workers' demands and maintains that "our strike will be an...
- 2010-02-10
- "'Because'...it is Convenient and Simple."
- 1936-04-16
- Advertisement for electric kitchen appliances from Alabama Power Company: "Can you wonder that women who own modern Electric Ranges are proud of their kitchens? You, too, can BEGIN BEING PROUD OF YOUR KITCHEN." The company advises readers to...
- 2010-07-27
- "Bright Future for Mobile Seen in Waterway Project."
- 1950-02-15
- This article discusses several inland waterway projects Boykin hopes to begin in Alabama. From The Mobile Press.
- 2009-09-15