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- Letter from Ferdinand L. Claiborne at a "Soldiers Retreat," to Colonel James Caller in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory.
- 1812-06-23
- In the letter Claiborne discusses recent attacks by Indians on white inhabitants in the territory: "The conduct of your Creek neighbours for some time past has been observed, and merit, in my opinion, exemplary punishment, and had I the power, they...
- 2009-11-20
- Letter from General Edmund P. Gaines at Fort Mitchell, Alabama, to John Coffee at Fort Strother, Alabama.
- 1816-02-18
- In the letter Gaines expresses concerns he and Colonel William Barnett have setting the boundary lines between the United States and Indian land, as outlined in the Treaty of Fort Jackson: "Colonel Barnett and myself had set out with a view to...
- 2009-06-25
- 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
- Letter from J. Gayle in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to John Coffee.
- 1831-01-14
- In the letter Gayle discusses former Governor Moore's response to Coffee's recent correspondence; Moore denies Coffee's account of a conversation regarding the conflict between him and Colonel John McKinley. Gayle feels that his "retraction is a...
- 2010-06-09
- Letters from Littleton W. Tazewell in Norfolk, Virginia, to Henry Semple and others in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1848-06-29
- After the nomination of Lewis Cass as the Democratic candidate for president in 1848, a committee of men from Alabama asked Tazewell to run against him. In the first letter, Tazewell declines the invitation, though he also disagrees with the...
- 2011-05-24
- Letter from Howell Rose in Coosa County, Alabama, to Bolling Hall.
- 1850
- In the letter Rose discusses a disturbance among the slaves on his plantation, and he asks Hall to investigate the matter: "I must...ask you to ride over to my plantation and ascertain...the fact of the assembling of white men there on the Sabbath,...
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from William Rufus King to his brother, Thomas.
- 1850-11-21
- 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...
- 2009-06-25
- Two letters from John E. Hall, at Fairfax Station, Virginia, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1861-07-09
- From May 1861 to June 1862 John Hall served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letters he discusses packages recently received from home; clothing and supplies the men still need; sickness in camp ("I am confident that they would soon be well if...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from James A. Hall in Columbus, Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1861-10-05
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements; activities and conditions in the new camp; the construction of fortifications; and an...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Union Mills, Virginia, to his father in Alabama.
- 1861-11-12
- From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he mentions recent fighting, including battles at Belmont, Kentucky, and Port Royal, South Carolina: "Some of the men are rather discouraged by our...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Sydenham Moore in Montgomery, Alabama, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1862-02-10
- During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he explains that he will not be able to visit his family while in Alabama; though he had hoped to spend two weeks at home, he now plans to return...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from Hubert Dent in camp near Corinth, Mississippi, to his wife, Anna.
- 1862-04-09
- At the start of the Civil War, Dent was a 1st lieutenant of the Eufaula Rifles, which became Company B of the 1st Alabama Infantry; he was eventually promoted to captain and commanded Dent's Battery (formerly Robertson's Battery). In the letter...
- 2011-04-04
- Letter from Lucy Audubon in Washington Heights, New York, to Edward Harris, probably in Moorestown, New Jersey.
- 1862-04-14
- Lucy was the widow of naturalist John Audubon, who was a close friend of Edward Harris. In the letter she mentions the recent death of her son and describes the financial difficulties she is experiencing: "You doubtless heard of my dear Johns [sic]...
- 2010-07-15
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in camp near Maynardville, Tennessee, to his father in Alabama.
- 1862-08-16
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses money his is sending home; recent troop movements and positions; possible promotions in his regiment; and...
- 2011-10-20
- 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
- Letter from H. H. Erwin in Charlotte, Tennessee, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862-12-28
- In the letter Erwin, a purchasing agent for the Confederacy, explains the difficulties he has encountered while trying to take a load of bacon to Confederate soldiers in Alabama. He also discusses several men who might be available to work at the...
- 2009-09-30
- Letter from William Riley Jones in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Mary, probably in Tuscaloosa or Fayette County, Alabama.
- 1863-01-20
- During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he discusses the winter weather in the "diseagreeable plase" where they are...
- 2010-07-15
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863-03-27
- 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 thanks his wife for her recent correspondence...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., at the Cumberland Gap, to his father in Alabama.
- 1863-05-29
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses money and paper he has sent home; possible complications with the promotion of his brother, James ("It...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from James A. Hall in camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-07-08
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements ("one of the severest marches that I have ever made"); a recent visit with his brothers, who...
- 2011-10-20