Schermerhorn writes on behalf of the United States commissioners who are negotiating the cession of Cherokee land east of the Mississippi River. In the letter he mentions objections the Cherokees have made to the treaty proposed during a meeting at...
In the letter Clay appeals to patriotism by stressing Alabama's involvement in the current Indian conflict, but he points out that service will probably not be required after the Creek War ends: "Regarding our locality and the numerous Indian...
In the letter Douglass directs Semple to send him an update about a legal matter, and he gives instructions for forwarding money that will be paid to him. A transcript is included.
This assembly of the Alabama Democrats plans to send delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore, despite the withdrawal of the state's delegation from the earlier meeting in Charleston: "There is a vacancy in the Delegation of...
In exchange for managing the plantation and slaves, Collins will receive a horse to ride about the property; housing, provisions, and a servant for his family; and $500 per year. The contract ends with the stipulation that "if he drinks any spirits...
The instructions give details about necessary clothing and personal articles for the students; payment methods; annual costs; and allowances for each student: "There is no occasion for much pocket-money. It is not needed for any essential purpose;...
From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses troop movements; possible fighting with nearby Union forces; and the new position assumed by his brother, James, who is in a different...
During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. He wrote this letter after returning from a visit to Alabama. In it he discusses personal business with his wife, sending news and instructions about paying...
During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses the transport of sick wounded soldiers to hospitals, and he mentions an anticipated attack on Confederate troops by General McClellan....
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...
During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. A. P. Wideman was the brother of Warrick's wife, Martha. In the first letter, dated April 1, 1862, Warrick asks Wideman to...
During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses troop movements; conditions in camp ("The whole army is without tents & provisions have been scarce"); recent fighting with Union...
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 and the...
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 current troop movements through the Cumberland Gap toward Kentucky,...
In the letter Green gives instructions about the equipment and supplies to be assigned to each battery, depending on its size. He gives specific numbers (or amounts) of sergeants, buglers, flags, horses, mules, wagons, forage, and ammunition. A...
Semple is charged with "disobedience of orders" for failing to submit correct quarterly ordnance returns. He explains that he did not have complete instructions, despite his efforts to get details from his commanding officer, T. R. Hotchkiss (who...
From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., was colonel of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter (and postscript, which is dated February 17) he discusses upcoming troop movements and possible campaigns; his...
From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., was colonel of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses his own health (including his injured leg) and that of his brother, Crenshaw; conditions in camp;...
The order directs Major Henry Semple to report to Brigadier General Higgins in Mobile, Alabama, to receive further instructions. During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's...