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- Letter from Alex K. Hall on board the "King Selma," to his father, probably in Portland, Alabama.
- 1864-04-18
- During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he briefly discusses his delay while traveling back to his company after furlough ("the flat at the ferry was so slow that I missed the train"), and he mentions a...
- 2011-07-06
- Incomplete letter from Alfred Moore.
- 1863-00-00
- During the Civil War, Alfred Moore served in the 33rd Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he briefly mentions possible troop movements and then describes a recent snowball fight in great detail, observing that "These sham battles are much more...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from James A. Hall in camp near Shelbyville, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-05-15
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he expresses grief at the news of his sister's death; he and his brothers hope to be "a blessing and not a sorrow" to their...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from James R. Riggs near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his sister, Martha Smith.
- 1863-10-06
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he briefly discusses the battle of Chickamauga and fighting at Chattanooga, and he mentions that he has not been harmed during the conflicts:...
- 2010-06-09
- Letters from James R. Riggs near Fort McRee in Florida, to his sisters, Martha Smith and Sallie Riggs.
- 1862-04-25
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter to Martha he discusses his brother, Charlie, who has been sick, and he mentions that his company might be leaving Florida soon. In the letter...
- 2010-06-09
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., at the Cumberland Gap, to his father in Alabama.
- 1863-06-05
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses the death of his grandfather; the promotion of his brother, James; and a possible change in his own...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Union Mills, Virginia, to his father in Alabama.
- 1861-11-09
- From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he thanks his father for the clothing and money he has received. He also briefly discusses news from home and mentions a mutual acquaintance who has...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Joseph Carson in the "Town of Washington" (capital of the Mississippi Territory) to James Caller.
- 1809-12-19
- In the letter Carson reports that he has received the letter Caller sent by his son, Robert, and he grants the request Caller made (though he does not give any details about it). He explains that he plans to return to St. Stephens soon, and he...
- 2010-11-12
- 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
- Letter from Harry Toulmin to James Caller at Mulberry Grove.
- 1810-01-10
- In the letter Toulmin briefly mentions plans to establish a salt works nearby, and then he criticizes Caller's recent efforts to prevent the division of the Mississippi Territory before statehood: "That the whole Mississippi Territory never will be...
- 2009-11-20
- Letter from First Lieutenant Joseph E. Vincent, intelligence officer at the prisoner of war camp in Aliceville, Alabama, to Carl Griffin, executive secretary of the Alabama State Defense Council in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943-10-18
- In the letter Vincent discusses air raid warning signals and blackout drills ("prisoner of war camps are not allowed to participate in practice blackouts"), and he briefly describes the camp's plan for dealing with escaped prisoners. Because of...
- 2011-01-13
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-10-29
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank shares stories about his aunt, Glo Rush, who lived during the Civil War. He also briefly mentions upcoming business deals.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1966-02-14
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank tells stories of his childhood and family. He also briefly discusses a business deal with an aluminum company in Mexico.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Bob Boykin to Frank and Ocllo Boykin.
- 1958-06-18
- In this letter to his parents, Bob wishes Frank a happy Father's Day and briefly discusses business matters.
- 2009-09-15
- Excerpt from REMEMBERING JIM CROW: AFRICAN AMERICANS TELL ABOUT LIFE IN THE SEGREGATED SOUTH.
- 2001-00-00
- In this passage Leon Alexander, a coal miner and union organizer in Alabama, recalls living and working under Jim Crow laws and his early efforts to fight them. He discusses father's work in the United Mine Workers and the unsuccessful miners'...
- 2009-06-25
- Introduction to PUBLIC ACTS PASSED DURING THE FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS, COMMONLY CALLED THE COMPROMISE BILLS.
- 1851
- The introduction briefly discusses the terms of the "compromise bills" and encourages support for the decisions of the federal government: "There appears no objection from any Southern man to the Fugitive Slave Bill. After the Wilmot Proviso has...
- 2009-06-25
- "The Passing Throng" by Atticus Mullin.
- 1936-10-29
- This article briefly mentions the 1936 presidential election but deals mostly with Boykin's game preserve in McIntosh, Alabama. From The Montgomery Advertiser.
- 2009-09-15
- "The War Begun."
- 1861-04-17
- This article offers a defense of Southern secession and blames the Lincoln and the North for starting the war: "We have asked but our rights. We simply desired to be left alone, to conduct our own government free from abolition meddlesomeness....
- 2010-01-25