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 mutual acquaintances; conditions in...
Details are given for twelve-pound Napoleon cannons, ten-pound Parrott rifles, and twenty-pound Parrott rifles. The table records powder and projectile type, elevation, range, and time.
This article cites The Richmond Whig, which reports that Confederate conscription has been extended to men between the ages of 17 and 50. This was the second time the age range had been increased; originally, only men between 18 and 35 years were...
In this report Head describes the development of bus transportation among rural schools in Montgomery County. He gives details about the purchase and maintenance of the vehicles; the participating drivers and schools; and the records kept for each...
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