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- Letter from R. Lee at Fort Stoddert, to James Caller in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory (later Alabama).
- 1812-01-06
- In the letter Lee explains that he has been very ill and that he hopes to travel "below Mobile with intention of a restoration of health." He cannot afford the trip, however, so he asks Caller to lend him some money: "I cannot get the necessaries I...
- 2010-11-12
- Excerpts from letters written by naturalist John Audubon, copied by his wife, Lucy, and sent to Edward Harris.
- 1833-05
- Audubon wrote the letters while on an expedition in eastern Canada, which included excursions to Nova Scotia, Labrador, and many islands. In the letters he describes the men who are on the trip; the food, clothing, accommodations, and...
- 2010-07-15
- Diary kept by Edward Harris while on a nature expedition with John Audubon along the Missouri River.
- 1843
- The diary includes detailed descriptions and lists of wildlife, especially birds, seen on the trip. Harris also gives accounts of the animals hunted and killed by the men on the expedition.
- 2011-10-12
- Letter from John E. Hall at the East Alabama Male College in Auburn, to his father, Bolling.
- 1860-09-14
- In the letter John asks permission to accompany one of his professors on a trip to the West Indies to collect samples of animal life for the college: "I thought I would write to you and let you know all about it, as I would like to go...& think it...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from John E. Hall in Corinth, Mississippi, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1861-05-26
- From May 1861 to June 1862 John Hall served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses activities and conditions in camp; the health of his fellow soldiers; traveling through Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi ("I wish I had...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from James A. Hall in Columbus, Kentucky, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1862-02-01
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses possible changes in command ("There was a report that Beauregard would supersede Polk here...I believe he would be...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Sydenham Moore in Montgomery, Alabama, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1862-02-10
- During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he explains that he will not be able to visit his family while in Alabama; though he had hoped to spend two weeks at home, he now plans to return...
- 2010-05-12
- Letters from James R. Riggs at Camp Maxey near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his sisters, Martha Smith and Sallie Riggs.
- 1862-08-03
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter to Martha he discusses his recovery after a recent illness; mentions a brief trip he made to Montgomery ("Oh you have no idie [sic] how bad I...
- 2010-06-09
- Letter from Thomas Warrick in Hamilton County, Tennessee, to his wife, Martha.
- 1862-08-11
- During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses his unit's new camp ("we are stationed in a very nice place - good blue limestone water in...
- 2009-12-03
- Letter from Thomas B. Hall at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, to his father, Bolling.
- 1863-04-13
- In the letter he discusses a bundle he is expecting from home; the progress of his studies ("I am getting on tolerably well in my studies, all except mathematics which is the hardest study to me by far...if I pass then it will be by the skin of the...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in camp near Knoxville, Tennessee, to his father in Alabama.
- 1863-05-15
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he expresses grief at the news of his sister's death: "It is indeed hard to think of her as I left her young & happy &...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from William Riley Jones in West Point, Georgia, to his wife, Mary.
- 1863-05-27
- 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. He wrote the letter while his regiment was traveling by railroad from Tennessee, to Vicksburg,...
- 2010-07-27
- Letter from Bolling H. Hall in camp near Darkville, Virginia, to his uncle, Bolling Hall, in Alabama.
- 1863-07-18
- Bolling H. Hall is the son of William Bolling Hall and Mary B. Hall, sister of Bolling Hall (1813-1897). In the letter Hall discusses his regiment's journey to its present location, giving details about the distances between points; skirmishes with...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from James A. Hall near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-08-15
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In this letter he discusses a tent he had asked his father to send; his plans to find a position for his younger brother ("I would dislike very...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Crenshaw Hall in London, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-11-24
- From July 1862 to November 1863, Crenshaw Hall was adjutant of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion. The reorganization of Hilliard's Legion (described in this letter) became official on November 25, 1863. Following reorganization, Crenshaw was...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from James A. Hall in Dalton, Georgia, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-12-20
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses his recent illness; conditions in camp; his servant, whom he is sending home ("I expect to start Ben home to night....
- 2011-10-20
- Account written by Charles D. Hall, describing the start of his journey to join the Confederate army in November 1864.
- 1864-00-00
- His brother, Alexander K. Hall, accompanied him on the trip. In the brief account he mentions his poor health, the weather, and communities they saw along the way. A transcript is included.
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Alex K. Hall at the headquarters of the "Dismounted Cavalry" in Macon, Georgia, to his mother, Mary Ann, probably in Portland, Alabama.
- 1865-02-23
- During the Civil War, Hall served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses upcoming troop movements; food he will be taking to his fellow soldiers ("will surprise the boys tomorrow"); money spent on his current trip; morale of...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Henry C. Semple in Montgomery, Alabama, to Charles T. Pollard, president of the Montgomery and West Point Railroad.
- 1866-07-04
- In the letter Semple asks Pollard to grant passage to two men who plan to transport the bodies of fallen soldiers from the battlefield near Georgia to Alabama. According to several notes on the back, the men were given clearance, but they decided...
- 2011-07-06
- Advertisement for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
- 1914-08-15
- The advertisement promotes the "Official Route to the National Baptist Convention" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "This has been selected as the Route for the Ministers of Montgomery, South East and West Alabama," and a round trip ticket from...
- 2009-08-24