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- "How To Build Up A Good School In The South" by Booker T. Washington.
- 2011-09-22
- Letter from Mary Louisa Hall at school in Barhamville, South Carolina, to one of her brothers.
- 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
- Document granting James Caller power of attorney to reclaim two slaves who had been stolen from Malachi and Mary Murphee of South Carolina.
- 1804-07-05
- Caller was living in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory (later the Alabama Territory) when the Murphees hired him "to take two Negros Namely Remus & Frank which Thomas Bates and others stold away from us." [Original spelling retained.]
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from John G. Creagh to Robert Mitchell of Charleston, South Carolina.
- 1818-03-30
- In the letter Creagh writes about the sale of property belonging to Mitchell's deceased brother, John.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from James and Peggy Young in the Abbeville District of South Carolina, to Thomas and Elizabeth Baskin.
- 1819-01-05
- In the letter the Youngs give news of acquaintances and family members, and they mention that "a heap of people here has got the Alabama fever." A transcript of the letter is included.
- 2009-06-25
- Statement and two letters regarding the delivery of two slaves from South Carolina to Alabama.
- 1829
- The transaction seems to be between Thomas Dugan and Joseph Rivers. In the first letter Dugan writes James W. Goodman of Claiborne, Alabama, asking him to sue Rivers and recover one of the slaves. The statement is signed by all men involved in the...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Mary at Fort Butler in South Carolina, to Dr. F. Weedon in St. Augustine, Florida.
- 1839-01-13
- A transcript is included.
- 2011-09-22
- Letter from J. W. Stuckey in Bishopville, South Carolina, to S. Gibbons in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1839-02-26
- In the letter Stuckey discusses the slave Warren, whom he had sold to Gibbons the previous year. A physician hired by Gibbons diagnosed the boy with "chronic rheumatism," but Stuckey maintains that he was never ill before the sale. While he will...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from James Browne in Sumter County, Alabama, to W. W. Renwick of Newberry District, South Carolina.
- 1842-01-30
- In the letter Browne discusses his travels through the South, describes the economic opportunities and prices of goods in Alabama, and asks about eligible young ladies at home. He wonders why women are reluctant to move south: "Alabama is a great...
- 2009-06-25
- Excerpts from the reminiscences of James Wilson Shores, a circuit preacher for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in central Alabama.
- 1851-00-00
- The excerpts, from 1851 and 1853, include lists of slaves preached to; lists of "promiscuous places preached at" (Shores uses "promiscuous" to mean "irregular"; that is, locations not on his regular circuit); and annual summaries of his work. When...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Thomas Oliver in South Carolina, to his brother, William K. Oliver in Wetumpka, Alabama.
- 1852-03-29
- In the letter Thomas discusses family, business, and farming. At the end is a note added on behalf of "Brother Peter," who sends news of his children and asks for Richard's assistance in financial matters; specifically, he mentions compensation...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Hutson Lee in South Carolina to Bolling Hall in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1858-10-17
- In the letter Lee describes twenty-nine slaves he is selling. He gives specific details about any individuals who are not "sound and capable" or "prime and hearty," and he also mentions parent-child relationships. The price for each slave is $725....
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Mary Louisa Hall in Barhamville, South Carolina, to her brother Bolling, Jr., at the University of Virginia.
- 1860-01-22
- 2011-07-26
- Letter from Mary Louisa Hall in Barhamville, South Carolina, to her brother Bolling, Jr., at the University of Virginia.
- 1860-02-02
- 2011-07-26
- Letter from Mary Louisa Hall in Barhamville, South Carolina, to one of her brothers.
- 1860-03-08
- 2011-07-26
- 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 H. M. Larey in Hayneville, Alabama, to his cousin, Ann Louis, in South Carolina.
- 1860-12-20
- In the letter Larey says he is doing well and that all of his efforts "have been crowned with success." He talks about the political climate and adds that "Alabama is firm and decided. Will follow South Carolina in the glorious cause of Southern...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Mary Louisa Hall in Barhamville, South Carolina, to one of her brothers.
- 1861-01-13
- 2011-07-26
- Letter from E. Marks, founder of the South Carolina Female Collegiate Institute in Barhamville, South Carolina, to Bolling Hall in Alabama.
- 1861-03-16
- In the letter Marks acknowledges receipt of payment from Hall, whose daughter, Mary Louisa, attends the school. He also mentions that while "Lou is a superior child intellectually...she will require great attention to physical exercise; for her...
- 2011-07-06