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- Charge to the grand jury by Judge Charles Tait.
- 1825-06-20
- In his introduction, Tait reminds the men of the jury that they are performing a vital civic duty: "We should never forget that true patriotism consists in devotion to our constitutions and the laws emanating from them - that there is no true...
- 2009-09-28
- Letter from Lota Cato in Washington County, Alabama, to James Dellet, in Washington, D.C.
- 1841-01-01
- In the letter Mrs. Cato, the widow of Burrell P. Cato, asks for Dellet's help in reclaiming several slaves who have been taken to Texas by the executor of her husband's will. Because of a law prohibiting "the importing or bringing negroes from any...
- 2009-06-25
- "By the President of the United States, a Proclamation."
- 1861-04-24
- Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in response to the secession of seven Southern states. He calls for 75,000 men from state militias to deal with the rebellious states, which are "too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course...
- 2010-01-25
- Letter from John E. Hall at Sangster's Crossroads in Virginia, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1861-09-23
- From May 1861 to June 1862 John Hall served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses recent picket duty near Union forces at Springfield, mentioning a special scouting mission, a skirmish with the enemy, and new Confederate...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Henry Semple in O' Bannonville, Florida to his wife, Emily, in Gainestown, Alabama.
- 1862-01-06
- 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 the selection and enlistment of men...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from James A. Hall at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee, to his sister, Laura ("Lollie"), in Alabama.
- 1863-10-22
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses their...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from John E. Hall near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-11-08
- From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses recent troop reorganizations; weather and conditions in camp ("We are still camped upon the side of Missionary ridge (the north...
- 2011-10-20
- "Whites and Blacks To Be Separated."
- 1900-07-03
- This article reports on a recent meeting of the Montgomery city council, at which the aldermen discussed a proposed ordinance to segregate street railroads; the ordinance would not require separate cars for the races, which had been a concern of...
- 2010-01-25
- Certificate for the New Decatur Advertiser, a newspaper in Morgan County, Alabama, from the Democratic National Committee.
- 1908
- The certificate is a receipt for a contribution the paper made to the Committee: "...if the people would rule their own country they must pay the expenses of electing their own public servants. Millions of dollars from trusts and special interests...
- 2009-10-16
- Advertisement for Fatima Turkish Blend Cigarettes from the American Tobacco Company.
- 1910-07-06
- The advertisement mentions a special promotion offered by the company: "Pictures of popular actresses now packed with Fatima Cigarettes."
- 2009-08-24
- Letter to Tinie Ruple and others in Farmersville, Alabama, from Gary Roberts, "Somewhere in France."
- 1918-04-11
- 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...
- 2009-09-15
- Advertisement for "The Alabama Home" in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1921-02-10
- "'The Alabama Home' also issues paid-up and special certificates...The money invested helps make Birmingham a City of Homes."
- 2011-11-21
- Advertisement for RCA radios from the Frank Tennille Furniture Company.
- 1930-05-01
- The radios cost $99.50 each, a special price during an anniversary sale.
- 2009-08-24
- Correspondence to Governor Benjamin Miller, discussing violence in Camp Hill, Alabama, between members of the Alabama Sharecroppers Union and county officials.
- 1931-07
- The ASCU was established by the Communist Party in 1931, and most of its members were African Americans. The letters are from L. N. Duncan, director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, and Bradford Knapp, president of Auburn University....
- 2009-09-15
- Telegram from Francis J. Gorman of the United Textile Workers of America in Washington, D.C., to Governor Benjamin Miller in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1934-09-01
- Gorman was the chairman of the National Special Strike Committee of the union. In the message he announces that a strike will soon begin in textile mills across the country. He explains the workers' demands and maintains that "our strike will be an...
- 2010-02-10
- Letter from Captain Arthur V. Frank in the Philippines, to Mrs. J. L. Prentiss in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-12-21
- In the letter Frank describes the combat he has seen, including an attack by "suicide Jap plans" not long after his unit landed in the Philippines. He then discusses his efforts to provide recreation for his fellow soldiers: "I am glad I am here,...
- 2010-01-25
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Claude J. Desautels.
- 1961-02-15
- This letter congratulates Desautels on his recent appointment as the assistant to the special assistant to the president.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Lawrence F. O'Brien.
- 1961-02-15
- In this letter to the president's special assistant, Boykin recalls the party given in O'Brien's honor the previous evening.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Lawrence F. O'Brien.
- 1961-06-17
- In this letter to the president's special assistant, Boykin asks O'Brien to meet with a group of industrialists who are planning a project in Maryland and Virginia. When he sent this letter, Boykin enclosed a copy of a similar message written to...
- 2009-09-15