This transcript covers the years 1794 to 1818, but it is incomplete; the original document was destroyed in a house fire. The excerpt discusses Hearn's childhood in North Carolina; his military service during the Creek War; and his work as a...
Most of the reports were prepared by Richard Blount, a commissioner of the association who also served as treasurer for a time. Documents are arranged in loose chronological order. An incomplete transcript is included; records may not be presented...
During the Civil War, Thomas Hall served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he describes an encounter with some people near the river, who were "[unionist] and supposed to harbour bush-whackers." [Large sections are...
In the letter Smith informs Hotchkiss that three batteries under his command (Swett's, Key's, and Semple's) submitted incomplete quarterly ordnance returns: "No vouchers accompany them, and the Returns are not in duplicate, consequently an...
The committee investigated the accounts of the superintendent of public instruction, the auditor, and the state treasurer. In each office the examiners found the "books and accounts neatly and correctly kept" and any discrepancies were quickly...
During World War I, Roberts served in Company B of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses family members; encourages the people at home to raise as many food crops as possible; and mentions the alcohol that is available to the...
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