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- Letter from John S. and Nancy Jones in Texas, to their daughter-in-law, Mary Francis ("Faney") Parker Jones.
- Mary was married to William Riley Jones, who served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. In the letter John and Nancy thank Mary for her letter, ask for more news, and send their "love and respectes to all...
- 2010-07-27
- Transcript of the autobiography of Ebenezer Hearn.
- This transcript covers the years 1794 to 1818, but it is incomplete; the original document was destroyed in a house fire. The excerpt discusses Hearn's childhood in North Carolina; his military service during the Creek War; and his work as a...
- 2010-11-12
- Diary kept by James H. McMath while serving as a captain in Company G of the 11th Alabama Infantry during the Civil War.
- 1861
- McMath was killed at Frazier's Farm on June 30, 1862, during the the Seven Days' Battles. In the diary, written in 1861 and 1862, he discusses topics such as camp life (including marches and drills); illnesses affecting the soldiers; and troop...
- 2011-10-11
- Draft of a letter from S. H. Dent to Colonel J. P. Smartt.
- 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
- Note from James A. Hall to his sister in Alabama.
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment.
- 2011-07-26
- List of items requested by Bolling Hall, Jr., while serving in the Confederate army.
- During the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., servied in the 6th Alabama Infantry; the 2nd Battalion, Hillard's Legion; and the 59th Alabama Infantry.
- 2011-10-06
- Incomplete letter from Newton N. Davis to his wife, Bettie, in Columbus, Mississippi.
- During the Civil War, Davis served as a colonel in the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment.
- 2011-11-16
- Incomplete letter from Newton N. Davis to his wife, Bettie, in Columbus, Mississippi.
- During the Civil War, Davis served as a colonel in the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. A transcript is included.
- 2011-11-16
- Incomplete letter from Newton N. Davis to his wife, Bettie, in Columbus, Mississippi.
- During the Civil War, Davis served as a colonel in the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. A transcript is included.
- 2011-11-16
- Incomplete letter from James A. Hall to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment.
- 2012-01-27
- Incomplete letter from James A. Hall to one of his sisters, probably Mary Louisa.
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment.
- 2012-01-27
- Incomplete letter from John E. Hall to one of his brothers.
- During the Civil War, John Hall served in the 6th and 59th Alabama Infantry regiments.
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from Edmund Pettus on the Savannah River near Vienna, South Carolina, to his wife, Mary, in Cahaba, Alabama.
- During the Civil War, Pettus served in the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment; he was ultimately promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
- 2012-10-18
- Confederate regimental history files, First Alabama Infantry.
- The Confederate regimental history files contains assorted material on the history of Alabama units in the Civil War, which was collected over the years by ADAH staff.
- 2013-03-13
- Letter from Ferdinand L. Claiborne at a "Soldiers Retreat," to Colonel James Caller in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory.
- 1812-06-23
- In the letter Claiborne discusses recent attacks by Indians on white inhabitants in the territory: "The conduct of your Creek neighbours for some time past has been observed, and merit, in my opinion, exemplary punishment, and had I the power, they...
- 2009-11-20
- Letter from Ferdinand L. Claiborne at a "Soldiers Retreat, " to James Caller.
- 1812-06-23
- In the letter Claiborne explains that Caller's son, Robert, has been selected to serve in the military "and to draw for money for the purpose of recruiting." Because Robert has not answered the order, the captain who issued it assumes that he...
- 2010-11-12
- Arithmetic exercise book belonging to David Cumming, a native of Scotland.
- 1813-00-00
- The book includes exercises and notes on several specific concepts. As an adult, Cumming moved with his wife and children from Scotland to North America, eventually settling in Alabama. His daughter, Kate, served as a nurse during the Civil War.
- 2010-02-10
- Letter from Dr. Neal Smith in St. Stephens, Alabama, to James Smiley.
- 1813-01-08
- In the letter Dr. Smith discusses the fall of Fort Mims and a battle led by General Claiborne against the Creek Indians at Holy Ground. Though the letter is dated 1813, it was probably written in 1814: he says that the fight took place on December...
- 2009-06-25
- Deposition by Sam Manac, a plantation owner in Alabama and "a warrior of the Creek Nation."
- 1813-08-02
- Manac, also known as Totkes Hajou and Sam Moniac, was of Creek Indian and European descent; he was a relative of Alexander McGillivray. In the deposition he discusses a council meeting at Tuckabatchee, were Tecumseh delivered a speech to rally the...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from Sam Bains to his wife, Christiana.
- 1813-11-25
- During the Creek War, Bains was a soldier in General Andrew Jackson's Volunteers. In the letter, written from Fort Deposit, Alabama, he describes his experiences in the army.
- 2009-09-11