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- Section 25 of A. J. Pickett's "Interesting Notes upon the History of Alabama."
- This section gives information from Doctor Thomas G. Holmes, "in relation to various expeditions made by Capt Blue, Col Benton & others in 1814, 1813."
- 2010-05-12
- Document granting James Caller power of attorney to reclaim two slaves who had been stolen from Malachi and Mary Murphee of South Carolina.
- 1804-07-05
- Caller was living in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory (later the Alabama Territory) when the Murphees hired him "to take two Negros Namely Remus & Frank which Thomas Bates and others stold away from us." [Original spelling retained.]
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from Harry Toulmin to James Caller.
- 1809-05-21
- In the letter Toulmin discusses petitions he, Caller, and others are gathering, probably advocating the division of the Mississippi Territory before statehood: "I pray you to hunt up what you can and send them by a messenger...Why do we slumber? If...
- 2010-11-12
- Tax collector's receipt for money paid by Bolling Hall for the year 1822.
- 1822
- The receipt lists the specific pieces of land he owns; the number of slaves and livestock; valuable possessions (a carriage and gold watch); and money he has loaned to others. It also mentions that he is acting as guardian of Milly Hall ("orphan of...
- 2012-01-27
- Tax collector's receipt for money paid by Bolling Hall for the year 1823.
- 1823
- The receipt lists the specific pieces of land he owns; the number of slaves and livestock; valuable possessions (a carriage and gold watch); and money he has loaned to others. It also mentions that he is acting as guardian of Milly Hall. On the...
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from several Creek Indian chiefs to Governor Israel Pickens in Cahaba, Alabama.
- 1825-05-14
- In the letter the men ("who signed the late treaty with the United States ") report that William McIntosh and several others were recently killed by fellow Creeks, who also "sentenced death to us." The chiefs have "taken refuge under the whites in...
- 2010-11-08
- Letter from Sydenham Moore to his wife, Amanda.
- 1847-04-13
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he explains that his regiment has not moved as expected, and he expresses frustration at their lack of...
- 2010-05-12
- 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
- Section 13 of A. J. Pickett's "Interesting Notes upon the History of Alabama."
- 1848-11-01
- This section gives information from Reuben Hill of Wetumpka, "in relation to the killing of Capt Butler and others in Butler County Ala in 1818."
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from Hubert Dent at Fort Barrancas in Pensacola, Florida, to his wife, Anna, in Eufaula, Alabama.
- 1861-03-07
- 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
- "Glory Enough for One Day."
- 1861-04-17
- This article describes reaction to the surrender of Fort Sumter to Confederate forces: "The people were pleased to know that Major Anderson had been compelled to haul down the stars and stripes of the Abolition government, and that in their place...
- 2010-01-25
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Corinth, Mississippi, to his father in Alabama.
- 1861-05-03
- From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses conditions in camp; traveling to his present location ("we had to go up on box cars...The men were very much crowded too but Capt. Davis...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., near Manassas Junction, Virginia, to his father in Alabama.
- 1861-06-16
- From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses traveling to (and setting up at) his current location; conditions in camp; Union "scouting parties" captured nearby and the accidental...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Sydenham Moore near Yorktown, Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1862-04-22
- During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses the possibility of their oldest son, Alfred, joining the army. Moore suggests that he enlist in a company in Alabama, but he is...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from Jabez Curry to his son, Thomas, a Confederate soldier.
- 1862-06-09
- In the letter Curry discusses a recent drought and the effects it will have on the Confederate cause: "If the drouth continues, and I fear it will, it will be the greatest of calamities to the Confederacy--with good seasons provisions would be made...
- 2009-12-03
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father in Alabama.
- 1862-07-19
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses conditions in camp ("The place is I think a very unhealthy one"); arms they have received; his own duties...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from James R. Riggs near Knoxville, Tennessee, to his sister, Martha Smith.
- 1862-09-22
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses unconfirmed reports about Confederate successes, which he doubts to be true: "...have just heard that General Bragg had taken Buel...
- 2010-06-09
- Letter from J. W. Harrison in Selma, Alabama, to Governor John Gill Shorter.
- 1863-03-14
- In the letter Harrison gives details about the impressment of slaves belonging to Mrs. M. A. Tarrant. Colonel Brooks had issued a complaint on her behalf against Harrison and John Mosely, who are responsible for collecting the slaves requested by...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863-04-19
- 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 his desire to retire from military...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Crenshaw Hall at the Cumberland Gap in Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-06-04
- From July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses his grandfather's death (Abner Crenshaw); the large number of desertions occurring in camp ("There are big traitors in...
- 2011-10-20