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- Petition signed by thirty-two citizens in Morgan County, Alabama, requesting that Governor Israel Pickens pardon Adam Lowry from his remaining prison sentence.
- 1822-00-00
- Lowry was convicted for stealing a hog and a horse; the signers argue that the "whipping and branding" were sufficient punishments for his crimes. A partial transcript is included. [Lowry's name is spelled inconsistently in the four documents...
- 2010-12-07
- Petition signed by citizens in Shelby County, Alabama, requesting that Governor Israel Pickens pardon five men who were recently convicted there.
- 1822-00-00
- The men were charged with abetting Samuel Nixon "in committing, a mayhem, by biting off a small part of one James A Moors left Ear." They were fined and sentenced to stand at the pillory. But the signers of the petition argue that they are...
- 2010-12-07
- Letter from a committee of white citizens in Wetumpka, Alabama, to Governor Clement C. Clay in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- 1836-05-13
- The committee was appointed to investigate reports of recent Indian hostilities near Tallassee. In the letter the men share their findings with the governor and express their belief that "we shall have a regular Indian war": "Hitherto we believed...
- 2010-11-12
- Excerpts from AN ADDRESS TO THE CITIZENS OF ALABAMA, ON THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA by Robert H. Smith.
- 1861
- In the address Smith comments on the recent election of Lincoln; describes the objectives and administration of the new Confederate government; gives a historical and religious defense of slavery; commends the new government's prohibition of the...
- 2009-06-25
- Payroll for articles impressed from citizens in Butler County, Alabama, "for work on Fortification."
- 1863
- John S. Powers, who contributed a club axe, is number 56 on the list. A slave belonging to Powers was also impressed for the project.
- 2011-11-21
- Letter from three white citizens in Mobile, Alabama, to W. T. Hatchell in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1868-01-27
- In the letter the men explain that "the white people of this city & county feel that they have no fair showing" in the upcoming election. They ask Hatchell to consider removing William Hurter from his post as chief registrar in the city because of...
- 2009-09-15
- "Colored Citizens Mass Meeting."
- 1900
- Flyer for a prohibition meeting organized by African American ministers in Birmingham, Alabama. The meeting was held "to protest against colored women visiting barrooms and barroom premises. Also against children visiting such places, for whisky...
- 2010-11-12
- "Petition Against Sending Our Young Men to War in Europe," signed by 112 Alabama citizens and sent to Senator John H. Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
- 1917-05-10
- The petition advocates "absolute neutrality" regarding the war in Europe, and it suggests that it would be unconstitutional for the federal government to call for troops or enact conscription legislation.
- 2010-12-07
- Letter and resolution from the Citizens Committee on Jobs and Training in Birmingham, Alabama, to Governor-elect Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-12-10
- In the letter W. H. Hollins, chairman of the committee, asks the future governor to use his position to ensure that African Americans are given equal opportunity to receive training and employment in the state's war industries. The resolution...
- 2009-09-15
- Transcript of a public meeting held by the Montgomery County Citizens' Council at Garrett Coliseum.
- 1961-06-08
- The meeting was led by Don Hallmark and featured the following speakers: Montgomery Mayor Earl James, Dr. Henry Lyon of Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery Citizens' Council Chairman Carl Herbert Lancaster, and Alabama Attorney General...
- 2011-09-12
- Certificate for Frank W. Boykin from Mobile's Citizens Recognition Committee.
- 1961-06-12
- Boykin received this certificate on Citizens Recognition Day for all the work he had done for the city of Mobile.
- 2009-09-15
- "White Citizens Attend Rally sponsored by United Americans for Conservative Government."
- 1963
- Flier for a rally to be held in McCalla, Alabama, on August 24, 1963: '"Join in our efforts to unify the white voters / Learn the truth about the communist and socialist and what road they propose to lead us down. Learn what they are doing and what...
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from nine citizens in Auburn, Alabama, to Governor Wallace in Montgomery.
- 1966-09-21
- In the letter the citizens ask for information about the Alabama Council on Human Relations because a family associated with that organization has recently moved into the neighborhood: "If it has subversive or criminal connections, we want to know....
- 2010-01-28