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- Alabama Constitution of 1861.
- 1861-01-07
- Also known as the "Secession Constitution." The preamble states that "We, the people of the State of Alabama, having separated ourselves from the government known as the United States of America..." The constitution includes the following articles:...
- 2011-10-07
- Draft of the annual report of the commissioners of the Oconee Navigation Association.
- In the report the commissioners describe the work they have overseen on the river, including a lock and dam that has been completed, which will "advance the growth of Milledgeville, ultimately add to the convenience & prosperity of the agricultural...
- 2010-11-17
- Letter from J. W. Lapsley in Selma, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862-01-21
- In the letter Lapsley mentions a European gun maker in Selma ("one of the most skillful gun makers I doubt not, in the Confederate states"), who would be willing to oversee an armory if the Confederate government were to establish one in the city....
- 2009-09-28
- Letter from James A. Hall in camp at McFarland Springs near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-08-26
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In this letter he discusses recent troop movements (including a river crossing by a cavalry unit); the shelling of Chattanooga; duties in the...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from John E. Hall near Chattanooga, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-08-05
- From June 1862 to November 1863, John Hall served in Co. E, 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses weather and conditions in the area ("I have never seen a dustier time in my life"); the health of the soldiers; recent and...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Senator John T. Morgan in Washington, D.C., to F. M. Jackson in Brookwood, Alabama.
- 1898-07-14
- In the letter Morgan discusses the Nicaragua Canal and the annexation of Hawaii. Though he supports both efforts, he argues against further acquisition of territories: "We need not dread any wild furor for acquiring other territory. Because we are...
- 2011-09-22
- Letter from Sydenham Moore near Manassas, Virginia, to his wife, Amanda.
- 1862-02-27
- During the Civil War, Moore served as a colonel of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses the transport of sick wounded soldiers to hospitals, and he mentions an anticipated attack on Confederate troops by General McClellan....
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from Sydenham Moore to his wife, Amanda.
- 1847-04-13
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he explains that his regiment has not moved as expected, and he expresses frustration at their lack of...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from the executive committee of the Alabama Woman's Anti-Ratification League to a joint session of the Alabama legislature.
- 1919
- In the letter the women speak against the proposed suffrage amendment to the United States Constitution. They express their desire to stay out of politics; maintain a safe, patriotic domestic sphere; and respect Southern traditions and...
- 2009-09-15
- Program for the annual meeting of the United Spanish War Veterans, Department of Alabama.
- 1929-06-09
- The meeting took place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The "Americanism" creed is printed on the front of the program: "Americanism is an unfailing love of country; loyalty to its institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it against all enemies;...
- 2009-06-25