Manrique served as the governor of Spanish West Florida from 1813 to 1815. In the letter he responds to the Indian's recent request for provisions, which he submitted to a military commander in Cuba; Manrique assures him that that the goods will be...
In the letter Parkin discusses the musical instruments Parker has sent for him to sell, and he thanks him for several issues of a EUTERPRIAD, a music magazine Parker publishes: "We have not many musical characters here, but those who have seen it...
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 the anxiety he felt during his young son's recent sickness: "When I heard from you of my dear...
In the letter she discusses a recent raid; supplies she has sent to him and other people (including mercurial ointment, "a dangerous medicine to use...you must be exceedingly cautious"); conditions and activities at home ("We have only a tolerable...
Advertisement for Hoosier cabinets sold at the Jacobs store in Birmingham, Alabama: "This plan enables you to place one of the famous Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets in your home on payment of ONE DOLLAR--balance payable on club plan terms of convenient...
"The contractor's delay in finishing our new home at 1914 Third Avenue, has forced us to include in this sale brand new furniture intended for NEW STORE! You Save Now!" In addition to bedroom suites, dining room suite, and living room suites, sale...
The advertisements lists specific products and their prices, including livestock feed, produce, meat, canned goods, and baking ingredients. The first ad appeared on October 14 and the second ad (which also includes prices for the Buck Creek Cash...
In this issue two former servicemen express their feelings about returning home after the war; future issues will include more reflections from local veterans. The newsletter also mentions a theft at a local jewelry store.
2009-09-18
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