The certificate was issued by a French organization dedicated to honoring soldiers who died fighting in Champagne (Association du Souvenir aux Morts des Armes de Champagne); this document was presented to survivors, however.
Craig was a captain of a Tennessee volunteer company, Jackson's Army, in the War of 1812, and he later served at Fort Claiborne, Alabama in the Creek and Seminole Wars. The scrapbook contains letters, inventories, military orders, accounts, muster...
The voucher, for the amount of $140, is signed by Speaker of the House J. W. Walker. A note from Anderson on the back of the voucher confirms that he received his payment.
The voucher, for the amount of $335, is signed by Speaker of the House G. W. Owen. A note from Bigham at the bottom of the paper confirms that he received his payment.
In the letter Clay appeals to patriotism by stressing Alabama's involvement in the current Indian conflict, but he points out that service will probably not be required after the Creek War ends: "Regarding our locality and the numerous Indian...
During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile.
The order notifies Johnston that he has "been selected for immediate military service" by the local draft board. The certificate gives the time and location he is to report for induction.
Each advertisement is a cartoon demonstrating the importance of growing victory gardens; there is space at the bottom of each for a sponsor's name. This material was available for newspapers to purchase.