The editors of Tung World printed this personal letter from Boykin in their September 1950 issue. In the letter, Boykin writes about tung oil production, industry and economy in southeastern states, and colleagues in Congress. From Tung World.
This issue mentions an increase in state bank deposits (a result of individuals' careful saving during difficult financial times); the city's telephone system, which is now at capacity with a waiting list of over 1,000 new customers; the raid of...
This passage includes a letter written by Gosse, on September 1, 1838. He discusses slavery in Alabama ("a huge deadly serpent"), describing cruel punishments, poor living conditions, and impediments to emancipation. In his view, the institution...
This passage includes an excerpt of a letter from Daniel Pratt to Dixon Hall Lewis, written September 21, 1847. In the correspondence Pratt, an industrialist in Autauga County, Alabama, says that he considers himself "a permanent Citizen of this...
From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses recent picket duty near Union forces at Springfield ("we were in sight of the enemy's camp & our force being small if they only knew our...
From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses troop movements; possible fighting with nearby Union forces; and the new position assumed by his brother, James, who is in a different...
During the Civil War King had served as a captain in Ferguson's cavalry brigade in the Confederate States Army. In the letter he describes criminal activities of his former commander, S. W. Ferguson. He claims that in September 1864 (at the time of...
In the letter Inzer discusses the integrated military training camps proposed by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. Inzer first declares himself to be "a friend to the negro" ("stood for his rights and represented him when it was really perilous to...
During the Korean War, Hardeman served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. In the letter he explains that most of his company will be transferred to the 3rd Battalion. He also mentions African American soldiers, referring to the integration of the...
In the letter, begun on September 22, Mary Ann Hall discusses widespread pneumonia in the area, especially among the slaves: "Every negro on the place has had second or third attack of fever. At one time Dick was the only one on the place to cook -...
During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he describes the Battle of Monterey, which took place from September 21 to 24, and he expresses...
In the letter the Flushing committee invites Alabama to participate in a pageant to be held on September 28. The theme of the parade, which will feature floats from each of the states and territories, will be "Every State--Every Citizen--In Line...
During the Civil War, Thomas Hall served in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. This letter was written after 2 September but before 15 September 1863.
During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter Parker discusses his desire to be with family and friends. A note at the bottom...
In the letter Thomas discusses recent and upcoming battles against the Union forces; illness, food, and activities in the camp; and the sale and security of property at home. He asks repeatedly to hear from his friends and family. During the Civil...
In the first letter, written September 15, 1944, Robinson comments on growing racial tension in the state and suggests that the governor call a biracial meeting to discuss the best way to deal with the situation: "I find there is a growing...
In the letter Fort discusses the adoption of the Long resolution in the state legislature, which directed that "no legislation regarding the convict lease system be considered during the present session." Fort believes that "the powers that be in...
During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he mentions fighting his regiment is engaged in ("i havant hurd a word from the...
During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he discusses his "tolible good helth" after recovering from the mumps, and he...
During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he explains that he is recuperating from his bout with pneumonia; though he is...