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- Transcript of "An Act to restrain Drunkness [sic] and promote Industry," passed by the General Assembly of British West Florida.
- 1776-12-26
- The act attempts to protect the "Infant Colony" from disorder and idleness: "Whereas Drunkness and Debauchery in every Community tend very much to inervate [sic] the Constitutions of such unhappy persons as are addicted to those Vices, and when...
- 2010-02-10
- "Memories of Journeying through Creek Country and of Childhood in Clarke County, 1811-1814".
- 1811
- In this account Margaret Ervin Austill discusses her family's move from Georgia to Alabama; life on the frontier; and relations with the Indians. In particular she describes local reaction to the fall of Fort Mims in 1813: "Every heart became...
- 2009-11-20
- Letter from Henry Semple in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1862-08-19
- 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 recent troop movements ("You have no...
- 2011-06-01
- Incomplete letter from Henry Semple to his wife, Emily.
- 1863
- 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 upcoming troop movements, including...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Greensboro, North Carolina, to his grandfather.
- 1865-05-03
- During the Civil War, Hall served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses relatives and mutual acquaintances (including the death of his brother, Herbert); his experience in the Confederate army; his plans to return home and...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Mary Ann Hall in Portland, Alabama, to her sister.
- 1865-07-04
- In the letter she describes a raid by Union soldiers on her family's property: "After the Boats and Negroes all left we gathered up the fragments and were surprised that so much was left...We feel devoutly grateful that the place was not burned and...
- 2011-07-06
- Genealogical notes about the Shomo family, written by Charles E. King.
- 1925-01-20
- King was the son-in-law of J. W. Shomo. In the notes he gives the family's connection to Creek Indian chief William Weatherford.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Ocllo Smith.
- 1959-12-12
- In this letter to his granddaughter, Frank tells of the money and gifts they have for her, explains the family's plans for Christmas, and describes gifts he has purchased for his servants.
- 2009-09-15