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- Transcription of Dr. Jack Shackleford's account of the Goliad Massacre.
- 1836-07-23
- After raising a group of volunteers (known as the Red Rovers) in Lawrence County, Alabama, Dr. Shackelford went to assist Texas in its fight for independence. The massacre at Goliad on March 27, 1836, occurred after the Texans and Americans had...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-03-06
- John writes from an army hospital in France, where he is being treated for mumps. In the letter he describes food, work, and leisure activities in the army; mentions new acquaintances, some of whom are from Alabama; and thanks his family for the...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-03-23
- In the letter John describes living conditions on the front lines in France; the shooting down of a German plane ("our first glimpse of war"); and the excitement most of the men feel during the fighting: "We stood on a hill under the moonlight last...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-07-05
- In the letter John writes of an American attack on German forces in France, describing the trenches, casualties, prisoners, and battlefield: "Our wounded showed wonderful nerve and good spirit. The Germans too were rather uncomplaining, with a few...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-10-10
- In the letter John briefly describes recent fighting against the Germans, during which he has worked with French troops and Marines. He mentions meeting a soldier from Montgomery and thanks his family and friends for all the letters they have sent.
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-11-19
- In the letter John describes the land, climate, and people of Belgium, where he is currently stationed; commends his mother's volunteer work in the influenza ward at Camp Sheridan; explains why he has not written as often as he should; alludes to...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his father, whom he calls "Cap," in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-04-04
- In the letter John relates news he has received from home and describes duties and movements of the army in France. He also mentions a casualty list ("which was to be expected and absolutely no cause for alarm") and the continuous transfer of...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his father, John, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-12-11
- In the letter John tells of his regiment's arrival in Germany, describing the land, climate, and people. He discusses the prevalent German attitude toward the American victors in the small towns they have visited: "As a conquering army, I think we...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his family in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-12-19
- In the letter John describes his regiment's hike from the front lines to the German city where the men are now stationed. He also gives details about accommodations, entertainment, and daily military activities; all is comfortable and safe but also...
- 2009-06-25
- Telegram from William Byrd in Selma, Alabama, to Nathaniel Henry Rhodes Dawson.
- 1864-12-04
- Dawson was serving in the Alabama House of Representatives at the time this message was sent.
- 2012-10-18
- Telegram from T. J. Burnett in Greenville, Alabama, to Isham W. Garrott and Edmund W. Pettus.
- 1861-08-27
- The message deals with the formation of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, in which Garrott and Pettus were instrumental.
- 2012-10-18
- Telegram from T. J. Burnett in Greenville, Alabama, to Edmund W. Pettus.
- 1861-08-29
- The message deals with the formation of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, in which Pettus and Isham W. Garrott were instrumental.
- 2012-10-18
- Telegram from T. J. Burnett in Greenville, Alabama, to Edmund W. Pettus and Isham W. Garrott in Cahaba, Alabama.
- 1861-08-20
- The message deals with the formation of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, in which Pettus and Garrott were instrumental.
- 2012-10-18
- Telegram from Isham W. Garrott in Richmond, Virginia, to Edmund W. Pettus.
- 1861-09-02
- The letter deals with the formation of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, in which Garrott and Pettus were instrumental.
- 2012-10-18
- Telegram from Bolling Hall, Jr., in camp near Knoxville, Tennessee, to his brother, Tom, in Alabama.
- 1863-07-19
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard’s Legion.
- 2011-07-26
- Statement from Brigadier General Edmund W. Pettus to the soldiers in his brigade at the end of the Civil War.
- 1865-04-28
- In the letter Pettus praises the men for their obedience and valor, and he explains that they will be treated as prisoners of war until they are paroled in their home states. He encourages cooperation with the new authorities: "In this way we best...
- 2012-10-18
- Special order extending the furlough of Bolling Hall, Jr., who was "engaged in recruiting a company of volunteers" in Alabama.
- 1862-02
- Bolling was on furlough from the 6th Alabama Infantry regiment. The company of volunteers he was recruiting would become Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion.
- 2011-10-06
- Special order establishing a board of survey for the brigade of Brigadier General Edmund W. Pettus.
- 1864-09-29
- The board will meet "for the purpose of valuing captured horses for sale to officers, and any other horses which may be brought before it."
- 2012-10-18
- Sharecropping contract between James G. Tait and Thomas Hill, a freedman.
- 1868-00-00
- In the contract Tait rents a piece of his land in Wilcox County, Alabama, to Hill for a year: "...Hill is permitted to clear land & build houses, without expense to said Tait excepting nails & flooring." In exchange, Tait will receive one-fourth of...
- 2010-11-12
- Report card for Thomas B. Hall, while he was a student at the English, Classical and Mathematical School in Autauga County, Alabama.
- 1859-06
- 2011-07-26