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- Voucher for money owned to Robert Travers of Cahaba by the Lafayette Committee.
- 1825-04-01
- In preparation for General Lafayette's visit to Alabama, the committee purchased several types of alcoholic beverages (including brandy, wine, and "Jamaica Spirrits"), cigars, and oranges. A note on the back confirms that payment was received.
- 2010-12-07
- Letter from Governor Clement C. Clay in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Secretary of War J. R. Poinsett in Washington, D.C.
- 1837-04-17
- In the letter Clay asks Poinsett to override a recent military order regarding "retailers of spirituous liquors." Clay does not explain what the order was, but it is likely that it restricted the sale of alcoholic beverages even among the white...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from members of the Auburn Fraternity Committee to Lester Crawford, president of the Auburn Interfraternity Council at Auburn University.
- 1962-10-12
- In the letter the members require the Auburn Interfraternity Council to appoint a committee to investigate four problem areas and to develop policies and rules to oversee each: rush activities in the fall, spring, and summer; the consumption of...
- 2010-11-08
- Transcript of "An Act Impowering [sic] the Magistrates and Freeholders of Charlotte County Occasionally to Prohibit the Selling of Rum or Other Strong Liquors to the Indians," passed by the General Assembly of British West Florida.
- 1767-06-02
- The act enables local authorities to decide when to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages to Indians, in order to protect the colonists and preserve peaceful relations with local tribes: "Whereas frequent Tumults and Disturbances have happened by...
- 2010-06-09
- Receipt for items bought from Richard Corrie and Company of Mobile by the Lafayette Committee in preparation for General Lafayette's visit to Alabama.
- 1825-03-21
- The committee purchased cigars, candles, alcoholic beverages, spices, meat, cheese, coffee, tea, fruit, and other foods.
- 2009-09-15
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-05-11
- This issue describes Montgomery's reaction to the news of V-E Day: "With the broadcasting of the proclamation by the President at 8 Tuesday morning, all downtown business ceased, whistles blew, church bells tolled, sirens sounded, the serving of...
- 2009-09-18