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- Letter from Y. Dickinson to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1835-04-10
- Dickinson writes while traveling through the Alabama to settle claims before going to New York. He asks Dellet to collect money owed him by B. F. Porter; because Porter has land and slaves, Dickinson thinks he should have no trouble paying the debt.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Alexander B. Puryear in Burnt Corn, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1835-04-30
- In the letter Puryear describes a "handsome lott of Negroes" he has just received, and he asks if Dellet would be interested in purchasing any: "I am retailing them fast at $900 but if you would take largely I would afford them for something less...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from William Witherington to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1837-03-10
- In the letter Witherington discusses the upcoming trial of one of his slaves. He feels the matter has not been handled fairly, and he asks Dellet for help: "Sir if there is not a stop put to it by some person which has more knowledge about things...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from the firm of Destia, Sheppard and Company in Mobile, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1842-10-22
- The letter informs Dellet that shoes he ordered for his slaves have been shipped. The bill for the purchase is written at the top of the letter; the price reflects "the particulars of our cotton market."
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from the firm of Destia, Sheppard and Company in Mobile, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1842-11-05
- The letter informs Dellet that the bagging and rope he recently ordered have been shipped. It also discusses Dellet's upcoming shipment of cotton to the firm and the state of the cotton market in general: "The demand for cotton continues to be...
- 2009-06-25
- Incomplete draft of a letter from James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama, to the members of the Clay Club in Dallas County, Alabama.
- 1842-11-06
- The Clay Club was formed by the Whig citizens of Dallas County. In the letter Dellet writes that he will be unable to attend the club's upcoming dinner in Selma. He then gives a dismal summary of the nation's political and economic condition, which...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from A. C. Baker in Wetumpka, Alabama, to Bolling Hall.
- 1860-01-24
- In the letter Baker explains that he wishes to clear the debt he owes to Hall, and he arranges a time and place to make the payment. A transcript is included.
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Absalom Jackson to Bolling Hall.
- 1860-02-20
- Hall served as the administrator of the estate of his niece Margaret Bailey, and Jackson had previously thought that his own children deserved a share of the estate. In this letter Jackson reports that according to the law in Alabama, his children...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., at the University of Virginia to his father in Alabama.
- 1860-04-29
- In the letter Bolling gives a detailed account of a recent visit to Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. He gives his impression of the structure ("The house is of the strangest plan I ever saw"); describes the poor condition of the burial...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from W. R. R. Wyatt in Autaugaville, Alabama, to Bolling Hall.
- 1860-05-15
- In the letter Wyatt asks Hall to attend an upcoming meeting of the Democratic party in the area "to take part in deliberating and determining the future action of our party on the momentous issue which promises to be presently presented to the...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., at the University of Virginia to his father in Alabama.
- 1860-06-15
- In the letter Bolling discusses money he will need to travel back to Alabama at the end of the school year; his recovery from a recent illness ("I still am partially deaf so that I have a great difficulty in taking notes from the Lectures"); news...
- 2011-07-06
- Instructions to parents sending their sons to the University of Alabama.
- 1860-08
- The instructions give details about necessary clothing and personal articles for the students; payment methods; annual costs; and allowances for each student: "There is no occasion for much pocket-money. It is not needed for any essential purpose;...
- 2011-07-06
- 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 E. Marks, founder of the South Carolina Female Collegiate Institute in Barhamville, South Carolina, to Bolling Hall in Alabama.
- 1860-10-04
- In the letter Marks discusses the education of Hall's daughter, Mary Louisa, and he gives details about the music program at the school. A transcript is included.
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Bolling Hall at the University of Virginia to his father, Bolling Hall, in Alabama.
- 1860-10-06
- In the letter Bolling describes campus activities and promises to do better in school than he had the previous year, despite his busy social life. He also discusses politics in detail, including the presidential election of 1860 and Virginia's...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from John E. Hall at the East Alabama Male College in Auburn, Alabama, to his father, Bolling Hall.
- 1860-10-19
- In the letter John writes about his health, family members and acquaintances, and an upcoming fair. He also discusses politics in detail, including the presidential election of 1860: "I have just been reading Yancey's great New York speech. I think...
- 2009-06-25
- Incomplete letter from an official at the University of Alabama, to Bolling Hall.
- 1860-10-25
- The author of the letter addresses Hall's apparent complaints about the new military organization of the university. He explains that new system is expected to reduce expenses, and he discusses specific areas where cost is reduced or unchanged...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from John E. Hall at the East Alabama Male College in Auburn, Alabama, to his father, Bolling Hall.
- 1860-11-06
- In the letter John mentions seeing Stephen Douglas pass through town on his way to Montgomery, Alabama, and he discusses the possibility of secession after the presidential election: "The south seems determined to resist in case of Lincolns [sic]...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from John E. Hall at the East Alabama Male College in Auburn, Alabama, to his father, Bolling Hall.
- 1860-11-11
- In the letter John discusses the tense political climate across the country, the possibility of secession, and the necessity of fighting: "I heard to day [sic] that the latest telegraphic news was that Gov. Wise had been assassinated, Cobb had been...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Bolling Hall in Ellerslie, Alabama, to Dr. G. Rives.
- 1860-11-29
- In the letter Hall discusses a proposed debate to be held between the two men, and he suggests a format for the event.
- 2011-07-06