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- Excerpts from THE DIARY OF A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER by John Washington Inzer, edited by Mattie Lou Teague Crow.
- 1977-00-00
- During the Civil War Inzer served as a lieutenant colonel in the 58th Alabama Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. In the passages he describes fighting in the Battle of Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he was captured; the poor treatment and...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to M. O. Lee.
- 1964-03-16
- In this letter to the president of Vanity Fair Mills, Boykin recalls a hunting trip he took with some of Lee's associates, and he invites Lee to attend a hunt that will be held soon.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Craig T. Sheldon in Fairhope, Alabama, to D. E. Greer in New Ellenton, South Carolina.
- 1963-11-27
- In the letter, written shortly after the assassination of John Kennedy, Sheldon accuses Lee Harvey Oswald of Communist activities and ultimately blames the president's death on Communism: "I feel that now is the time to organize our forces. About...
- 2010-01-25
- Letters between G.L. Edwards in Selma, Alabama, and George H. Wright, member of the Auburn University board of trustees.
- 1962-00-00
- In the first letter Edwards protests the recent appearance of Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, on an Auburn television station. On the program McGill criticized Alabama, "the people and their customs." Edwards also encloses a copy...
- 2010-11-08
- Invitation to the 48th annual Alfalfa Club dinner.
- 1961-01-21
- The Alfalfa Club is a social club in Washington, D.C. The annual dinner honoring the birthday of Robert E. Lee is its only event, and each member is allowed to invite two people to attend. Boykin received this invitation from General Nathan...
- 2009-09-15
- Telegram from Bernard Lee in Montgomery, Alabama, to Governor John Patterson.
- 1960-06-15
- In the message Lee criticizes the dismissal of Dr. Lawrence D. Reddick from Alabama State College, and he defends the actions of the demonstrators: "Governor Patterson should not give credit to the Communist for the American ideals which have been...
- 2010-01-28
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Lee Boykin.
- 1934-03-07
- In this letter to his grandson, Frank congratulates Lee for doing well in school and discusses plans for Easter.
- 2009-09-15
- Telegram from Robert Lee in Birmingham, Alabama, to Senator John Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
- 1917-07-01
- In the message Lee asks Bankhead not to support the proposed Food and Fuel Control Act: "Government control will not create more food but rather less and will likely demoralize everything." At the time the telegram was sent, Bankhead was...
- 2010-12-07
- Letters between Robert Lee in Birmingham, Alabama, and John H. Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
- 1917-04
- In the first letter, written April 11, 1917, Lee suggests that United States should build its army through volunteers first, and use conscription only to fill out the lower ranks: "Many a man will volunteer when he would feel disgraced to be...
- 2009-06-25
- New snippets from The Roanoke Leader, including several statements about the destruction of the U.S.S. Maine and the possibility of war between the United States and Spain.
- 1898-02-23
- One statement suggests that if a Spanish ship had exploded in the Havana harbor, "the accident theory would have found more supporters in this country than as it is." Another mentions that if war is declared, many Confederate veterans (such as...
- 2010-07-27
- Copy of a parole releasing Amos A. Cox, who served as a corporal with Company E of the 12th Alabama Infantry Regiment, C.S.A.
- 1865-10-10
- Paroles were issued to Confederate soldiers at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, after Robert E. Lee's surrender; each man was granted "permission to go to his home, and there remain undisturbed."
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from S. R. Mallory, secretary of the Confederate Navy in Richmond, Virginia, to Vice Admiral Raphael Semmes on the James River in Virginia.
- 1865-04-02
- In the letter Mallory informs Semmes that General Lee has advised the Confederate government to evacuate Richmond: "I presume that Genl. Lee has advised you of this, and of his movements, and made suggestions as to the disposition to be made of...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from Thomas Warrick near Hamburg, South Carolina, to his wife, Martha.
- 1865-02-27
- During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he writes that "we are cut off from our command." There are rumors that they will return to Montgomery and that...
- 2009-12-03
- Letter from John E. Hall in the camp of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment ("In Trenches"), to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1864-08-27
- From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, John Hall served in Co. B, 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent campaigns and losses ("Fort Morgan we learned yesterday, has been surrendered. Next may be Mobile");...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Albert F. Lee in Bridgeport, Alabama, to his mother and sister, Maria.
- 1863-11-18
- During the Civil War Lee served in Company A of the 24th Ohio Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes camp life and troop movements; mentions Union officers and the upcoming fight for Lookout Mountain; and expresses disdain for the...
- 2009-09-04
- Letter from Alfred Moore in Harrison, Tennessee, to his brother, Rittenhouse.
- 1863-08-02
- During the Civil War, Alfred Moore served in the 33rd Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses how difficult it is to get a furlough: "This war looks like it is destined yet to continue many more years & if I don't go home whilst the...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from James Jackson from Hagerstown, Maryland, to his wife in Greenville, Georgia.
- 1862-07-07
- At the time this letter was written, Jackson was serving as a lieutenant colonel in the 47th Alabama Infantry. In it he discusses the recent Confederate defeat at Gettysburg. He describes in great detail the advance of his regiment during the...
- 2009-12-14
- Letter from John E. Hall at the East Alabama Male College in Auburn, Alabama, to his father, Bolling Hall.
- 1860-11-06
- In the letter John mentions seeing Stephen Douglas pass through town on his way to Montgomery, Alabama, and he discusses the possibility of secession after the presidential election: "The south seems determined to resist in case of Lincolns [sic]...
- 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
- Bill of sale for a slave bought by C. B. Hicklin of Monroe County, Alabama.
- 1852-02-25
- Hicklin purchased the slave, a thirteen-year-old young woman named Martha, for $700. The transaction was handled by Eckles and Brown at the Lee and Norton auction house, located on the west side of Court Square in downtown Montgomery, Alabama.
- 2009-06-25