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- Letter from O. Fitts in Warrenton, North Carolina, to James Caller.
- 1812-02-27
- In the letter Fitts introduces Caller to two men who plan to settle in the Mississippi Territory ("any services rendered them by you will confer an additional obligation on me"), and he discusses the will and estate of Green Duke, who died...
- 2010-11-12
- Mobile Gazette and Commercial Advertiser, volume 3, number 66.
- 1820-06-07
- The issue includes advertisements and articles on the following topics: goods and services offered by local businesses; legal notices and estate sales; national and international political, economic, and military news; public land sales in Alabama...
- 2010-11-12
- Letter from Thomas Lovett to James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama.
- 1821-03-23
- In the letter Lovett discusses a dispute over a slave from the estate of John Bell; because Dellet had been involved with Bell's purchase of the slave, Lovett asks him to supply any available records related to the transaction.
- 2009-06-25
- Inventory of the estate of Lewis Golson, Sr.
- 1822-08-02
- Thirteen slaves are listed at the beginning of the inventory. The total value of the estate is over $6,000.
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Thomas McConnell to James Dellet in Mobile County, Alabama.
- 1830-04-16
- In the letter McConnell discusses the administration of an estate, specifically mentioning the slaves.
- 2009-06-25
- Account book kept by Minor Winn Gracey while administering the estate of his brother, Robert Sinclair Gracey.
- 1842-00-00
- Robert Gracey died in 1841. The book is divided into three sections. The first notes the payment and collection of debts from 1842 to 1845. The second section deals with the accounts of Minor and his brother John Ivey Gracey; it records the...
- 2009-09-04
- Letter from William Rufus King to his brother, Thomas.
- 1850-11-21
- In the letter King discusses his business and the settlement of his father's estate, and he gives his views on the activities of the "fire eaters": "I addressed the people at Cahawba last week, and I think I succeeded in opening the eyes of many...
- 2009-06-25
- "Executors' Sale of Valuable Lands and Negroes, Stock, Provisions, &c., In Barbour County, Alabama."
- 1860-01-26
- Advertisement for the sale of Milton A. Browder's estate at a "public outcry" auction on February 16, 1860. For sale are about 2,400 acres of land; 50 slaves ("of superior quality, embracing Boys and Girls, single men and women, and families, all...
- 2009-09-04
- Letter from Absalom Jackson to Bolling Hall.
- 1860-02-20
- Hall served as the administrator of the estate of his niece Margaret Bailey, and Jackson had previously thought that his own children deserved a share of the estate. In this letter Jackson reports that according to the law in Alabama, his children...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Sydenham Moore in Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1862-02-19
- During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes recent troop movements and campaigns. He specifically mentions the Battle of Fort Donelson ("a sad blow to our army"); while he still...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from James R. Riggs at Camp Pettus near Mobile, Alabama, to his brother-in-law, Ferdinand ("Ferde") Smith.
- 1862-07-02
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he describes the bombardment of an English blockade runner by Union forces: "...English vessel run the blockade at Fort Morgan loaded with guns...
- 2010-06-09
- Letter from Charlotte Cherry in West Point, Georgia, to her uncle, Bolling Hall in Alabama.
- 1863-07-29
- In the letter Charlotte discusses the sale and exchange of slaves from the estate of her grandfather Abner Crenshaw, of which Hall is executor: "I will take Harriet at the appraised...price. What did Dorcus & her family value at. if you please let...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from James A. Cherry in West Point, Georgia, to Bolling Hall in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1863-08-05
- In the letter Cherry discusses the estate of Abner Crenshaw of which Hall is executor. He is writing on behalf of his niece, Charlotte Cherry, granddaughter of Abner Crenshaw. A transcript is included.
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Charlotte Cherry in West Point, Georgia, to her uncle, Bolling Hall in Alabama.
- 1863-09-08
- In the letter Charlotte discusses the settlement of her grandfather's estate (Abner Crenshaw), over which Hall is executor ("Dr Reese told me that you & Uncle Walter had concluded to sell the negroes & everything else"); her plans to purchase one...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Henry Semple at Missionary Ridge in Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863-10-27
- 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 he discusses clothing he has recently received and...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Atlanta, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie.
- 1864-08-10
- During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses fighting in the area ("A day without an artillery duel, is the exception, and not the rule"); news from Mobile regarding the fall of several...
- 2011-07-06
- "Sale by Executor."
- 1864-11-20
- Advertisement for an upcoming estate sale in Sumter County, Alabama. Included in the auction will be "11 Likely Negroes," livestock, farming tools, furniture, housewares, and "One of the most valuable plantations in the State."
- 2010-01-25
- Advertisement for Roebuck Park, "A Suburban Estate Without Crossing Mountains," in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1926-10-03
- "The purpose of this development is to give the man of moderate means an opportunity to own a suburban estate. Each tract is absolutely level, high and dry, cherted streets. Schools and churches go to make this one of Birmingham's most popular...
- 2011-11-21
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Ed Livingston and Colonel W. S. Prichard.
- 1964-07-21
- In this letter to Chief Justice Livingston and Colonel Prichard, Boykin reflects on their friendship and mentions some difficulties he is having with a real estate deal in Maryland.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Riley Smith.
- 1964-11-03
- In this letter to his son-in-law, Frank congratulates Riley for recent successful real estate deals.
- 2009-09-15