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- Letter from W. Mobly to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1830-08-12
- In the letter Mobly discusses a judgment Dellet obtained against Benjamin Darby, requiring him to pay several hundred dollars. If he cannot pay, the slaves of his ward, William B. Darby, will have to be sold instead. Mobly asks that Dellet delay...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from William Cabaniss in Social Circle, Georgia, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1830-08-09
- The previous year Dellet had obtained a favorable judgment for Cabaniss in a lawsuit over the purchase of a slave. Cabaniss writes that his opponent has been given a new trial, and he is fearful that "thare is some danger of your loosing the case...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from William McConnico to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1830-04-30
- In the letter McConnico discusses a neighbor, W. Tarry, who has been trespassing on his land and stealing timber. McConnico asks Dellet to file a lawsuit against Tarry.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from William McConnell in Washington County, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1830-03
- In the letter McConnell discusses debts he owes and recent payment for legal services that Dellet provided. He also mentions personal problems, such as the loss of his sons, "negro woman," and house; he is left alone to plant and harvest his crops.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from the firm of Wilkins and Brothers in Petersburg, Virginia, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1829-10-12
- The writers of the letter want to hire Dellet to collect a debt owed by Jesse Reid, a slave trader: "The said Reid absconds from every place he fines we are pursuing him, he is an artful man & pretends by way of stratagem to transfer his property...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from John F. Lovett to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1827-02-10
- In the letter Lovett invites Dellet to visit him at home. He also mentions showing a piece of property to a possible buyer and the recent death of a female slave.
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from Governor John Murphy in Claiborne, Alabama, to Charles Lewis in Jackson County, Alabama.
- 1826-06-13
- In the letter Murphy mentions that Lewis has not replied to recent correspondence regarding his appointment to the Georgia-Alabama Survey Commission. Murphy sends this message by an express messenger ("It would not be proper to abandon a matter of...
- 2010-11-17
- Letter from Thomas Strong in Blakeley, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1826-03-20
- In the letter Strong discusses a lawsuit over payment of medical expenses for a slave who was hired out while sick.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Thomas Strong in Blakeley, Alabama, to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1825-07
- In the letter Strong discusses the sale of several slaves, including one who has run away, and a lawsuit he wants Dellet to file to collect on an unpaid note.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from E. A. English to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1823
- In the letter English discusses the sale of a plantation after the owner's death.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Thomas Lovett to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1821-03-23
- In the letter Lovett discusses a dispute over a slave from the estate of John Bell; because Dellet had been involved with Bell's purchase of the slave, Lovett asks him to supply any available records related to the transaction.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from T. Parkin, a merchant in Claiborne, Alabama, to John R. Parker in Boston, Massachusetts.
- 1820-12-15
- In the letter Parkin discusses the musical instruments Parker has sent for him to sell, and he thanks him for several issues of a EUTERPRIAD, a music magazine Parker publishes: "We have not many musical characters here, but those who have seen it...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from Dr. Nathaniel Allen in Claiborne, Alabama, to Henry Hitchcock at St. Stephens.
- 1819-01-30
- In the letter Dr. Allen mentions that he sent a request for medicine several months ago, but he has not received a response ("I conclude that in the multiplicity of business it has been mislaid or overlooked"). He asks Hitchcock to examine the...
- 2010-11-12
- Handwritten copy of a letter from Inspector General H. Haynes of the 7th Military District, to Captain James D. Craig at Fort Claiborne.
- 1814-10-26
- Acting on the order of General Andrew Jackson, Haynes informs Craig that he must defend Fort Claiborne "to the last possible extremity": "Our contery [sic] is at warr [sic] and that state brings with it peculiar and most sacred duties - the honour...
- 2009-11-20
- Letter from Thomas Vaughn at St. Stephens, Alabama, to General Ferdinand Claiborne in Alabama.
- 1813-12-31
- In the letter Vaughn describes the celebrations that took place at St. Stephens when news arrived of Claiborne's victory at the Battle of Holy Ground.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Joseph Carson in Mount Vernon, Alabama, to General Ferdinand Claiborne.
- 1813-07-30
- In the letter Carson discusses a Creek uprising led by Peter McQueen. He describes the army's attempts to stop it, including the defeat of an expedition under Colonel Caller at Escambia Swamp. A transcript of the letter is included.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Harry Toulmin at Fort Stoddert in Mobile County, Alabama, to Brigadier General Ferdinand Claiborne, "on the road from Baton Rouge."
- 1813-07-23
- In the letter Toulmin discusses an uprising of Creek Indians in Pensacola, Florida. According to reports, they even plan to assassinate several of their own chiefs: "This will effect a compleat [sic] revolution in the government, and the patriots...
- 2009-09-28
- Letter from James Caller to Ferdinand L. Claiborne at Baton Rouge.
- 1813-07-20
- In the letter Caller explains his plan to lead the militia in an attack against the Creek Indians, and he asks Claiborne to provide any assistance he can: "...we have deem'd it prudent and advisable to call out the militia and attack the party on...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from Ferdinand L. Claiborne at a "Soldiers Retreat," to Colonel James Caller in Washington County of the Mississippi Territory.
- 1812-06-23
- In the letter Claiborne discusses recent attacks by Indians on white inhabitants in the territory: "The conduct of your Creek neighbours for some time past has been observed, and merit, in my opinion, exemplary punishment, and had I the power, they...
- 2009-11-20
- Letter from Ferdinand L. Claiborne at a "Soldiers Retreat, " to James Caller.
- 1812-06-23
- In the letter Claiborne explains that Caller's son, Robert, has been selected to serve in the military "and to draw for money for the purpose of recruiting." Because Robert has not answered the order, the captain who issued it assumes that he...
- 2010-11-12