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Subject: Reconstruction (U.S. History, 1865-1877)

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- "To the Republicans of Dallas!"
- Flier addressed to freedmen in Dallas County, Alabama, warning them of "recent converts to Republicanism" who will compete for their vote in the upcoming county elections. All the questionable candidates are mentioned, with evidence of their...
- 2009-06-25
- Papers dealing with the treatment of Jefferson Davis by Brigadier General Nelson A. Miles, during the captivity of the former Confederate president.
- Also included is relevant correspondence from General Edward C. Walthall.
- 2012-10-18
- Volume 1 of the Zillah Haynie Brandon diaries, including pages 1 through 124.
- 1855-00-00
- Diary entries are chronological but irregular (sometimes months apart, sometimes years). Topics discussed include family matters and health; religion; homes in northwest Georgia (near a settlement of Cherokee Indians) and Gaylesville in Cherokee...
- 2011-09-12
- Volume 2 of the Zillah Haynie Brandon diaries, including pages 125 through 205.
- 1856-08-00
- Diary entries are chronological but irregular (sometimes months apart, sometimes years). Topics discussed include family matters and health; religion; homes in northwest Georgia (near a settlement of Cherokee Indians) and Gaylesville in Cherokee...
- 2011-09-12
- Volume 3 of the Zillah Haynie Brandon diaries, including pages 206 through 319.
- 1859-08-10
- Diary entries are chronological but irregular (sometimes months apart, sometimes years). Topics discussed include family matters and health; religion; homes in northwest Georgia (near a settlement of Cherokee Indians) and Gaylesville in Cherokee...
- 2011-09-12
- Volume 4 of the Zillah Haynie Brandon diaries, including pages pages 320 through 387.
- 1862-01-11
- Diary entries are chronological but irregular (sometimes months apart, sometimes years). Topics discussed include family matters and health; religion; homes in northwest Georgia (near a settlement of Cherokee Indians) and Gaylesville in Cherokee...
- 2011-09-12
- Excerpts from a speech delivered by I. T. Tichenor, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1865
- Tichenor describes the postwar situation for the freed slaves from a paternalistic viewpoint: "Four millions of human beings, under the influence of a misguided philanthropy, have been rendered destitute of homes, protection, and comfort, and have...
- 2009-06-25
- Certificate from Secretary of State William Seward, recognizing the presidential pardon of Joel White, a citizen of Montgomery County, Alabama.
- 1865
- Also included is White's correspondence to Seward, acknowledging receipt and acceptance of the pardon.
- 2009-09-11
- Certificate from Secretary of State William Seward, recognizing the presidential pardon of Sally K. Huey, a citizen of Perry County, Alabama.
- 1865
- Also included is Huey's correspondence to Seward, acknowledging receipt and acceptance of the pardon.
- 2009-09-11
- Certificate from Secretary of State William Seward, recognizing the presidential pardon of Mourning S. Bocock, a citizen of Marengo County, Alabama.
- 1865-00-00
- 2009-09-04
- General Orders No. 6, issued from the Cavalry Force of the Military Division of West Mississippi in Eufaula, Alabama.
- 1865-05-01
- List of five rules to be followed by civilians and soldiers "for the maintainance [sic] of order in Eufaula, during its occupation by the Federal forces."
- 2009-09-11
- Contract for B. Wilson, a freedman, who will be working several months for P. J. Weaver of Dallas County, Alabama.
- 1865-05-22
- For his work Wilson is to receive $6 each month ("payable in Green Backs") plus room and board. He will have the "privilege of raising chickens and a garden for his own use," but he will not be allowed to sell any poultry or produce. The contract...
- 2009-09-28
- Newspaper clipping of telegrams to and from the U.S. Secretary of War, dealing with the captivity of Jefferson Davis.
- 1865-05-28
- 2012-10-18
- Draft of a letter from Bolling Hall in Alabama, to President Andrew Johnson.
- 1865-05-29
- In the letter Hall discusses his petition for pardon and promises to be a loyal citizen of the United States.
- 2011-10-06
- Contract for eight African American men and women, all freedmen, who will be working a year for Emily D. Thetford of Sumter County, Alabama.
- 1865-07-15
- For their work the men and women are to receive clothing, rations, shelter, medical care, and one-tenth of the plantation's crop. The contract also discusses rules of conduct, adding that the workers cannot leave the plantation or entertain other...
- 2009-06-25
- Draft of a letter from Bolling Hall in Alabama, regarding his petition for pardon by the president of the United States.
- 1865-07-25
- 2011-10-06
- Draft of a letter from Bolling Hall in Montgomery, Alabama, to Governor Lewis E. Parsons.
- 1865-07-27
- In the letter Hall discusses his petition for pardon and promises to be a loyal citizen of the United States.
- 2011-10-06
- Certificate from William Q. Smith, acknowledging that Sally K. Huey of Perry County, Alabama, took the oath of allegiance to the United States.
- 1865-08-17
- Smith was a commissioner of the District Court of the United States for the Middle District of Alabama.
- 2009-09-11
- Oath of Allegiance to the United States, signed by John P. Mushat of Lowndes County, Alabama.
- 1865-08-28
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Samuel Middleton Semmes to his brother, Raphael, in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1865-08-29
- In the letter Samuel expresses relief that his brother is safe and healthy after his service in the Confederate Navy. He then discusses his own changing views of "our civil war": "My own course has been a neutral one. I was opposed to the secession...
- 2009-10-16