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. In the letter Walter explains that General Bragg has endorsed...
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. In the letter Walter informs Semple that his application...
In the letter Steele supports Carter's decisions regarding the leaders of the Montgomery bus boycott. Also included is a flier titled "Why the non-segregation law should be repealed."
In the message the Winchells offer condolences after the death of Tallulah's father, William B. Bankhead: "Your wonderful daddy was also a very wonderful American."
In this letter to President Johnson's executive assistant, Boykin discusses the recent controversy over giving presents to the president. He describes many of the unusual and extravagant gifts he has given to friends and colleagues over the years.
The passage includes excerpts from federal legislation dealing with the Freedmen's Bureau. "Rules and Regulations for Assistant Commissioners" stresses that "the officer should never forget that no substitute for slavery, like apprenticeship...
2009-06-25
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