In the letter King discusses his business and the settlement of his father's estate, and he gives his views on the activities of the "fire eaters": "I addressed the people at Cahawba last week, and I think I succeeded in opening the eyes of many...
John W. Audubon was the son of naturalist John James Audubon, who was a close friend of Edward Harris. In this letter he offers to sell a copy of his father's book on large birds for Harris in Alabama.
In the letter Bolling discusses his studies at the university; criticism of his father's vote in the Electoral College during the recent presidential election; "troubles in Autaugaville & Prattville among the negroes"; disagreements among Southern...
During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses possible changes in command ("There was a report that Beauregard would supersede Polk here...I believe he would be...
During the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th and 59th Alabama Infantry regiments. In the letter he explains that he has just sent a ream of paper to his family: "I bought it from the papers mills which are about 1/2 mile from camp at...
From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses his duties in camp ("You seem to have all been under the impression that I have had command of the Legion...
From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion. In the letter he discusses his father's recent visit; duties and activities in camp; upcoming troop movements and campaigns; clothing that he and...
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 father's recent visit; clothing that he and another officer he need; the health of the soldiers; conditions in...
Account of the Union raid in Selma, Alabama, as remembered by Sarah Ellen Phillips. She describes an attack on a Confederate scouting party; her father's escape to Perry County; and the ransacking of local homes, including her own. In particular...
In this passage Leon Alexander, a coal miner and union organizer in Alabama, recalls living and working under Jim Crow laws and his early efforts to fight them. He discusses father's work in the United Mine Workers and the unsuccessful miners'...
2009-06-25
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