In the letter Mallory informs Semmes that General Lee has advised the Confederate government to evacuate Richmond: "I presume that Genl. Lee has advised you of this, and of his movements, and made suggestions as to the disposition to be made of...
The charge gives the details of the conflict between the C.S.S. Alabama and the U.S.S. Kearsarge, which took place around June 19, 1864. According to Welles, Semmes raised a white surrender flag, but escaped before he could be arrested, "for the...
In the letter Seward explains that Congress is proposing a fifteenth amendment to the Constitution, which must be voted on by the state legislatures. He includes a certified copy of the resolution: "The right of citizens of the United States to...
In the letter Vance discusses his wife's recent suicide at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa. He blames the staff for her death and seeks retribution: "I deem the permission of such a death nothing short of criminal negligence, and hope there may be...
In the letter Roosevelt thanks Mrs. Semple for her "prompt and patriotic response to the NAVY'S call for binoculars, telescopes, and spy-glasses." The Navy will attempt to return the items at the end of the war, "when it is hoped that you will feel...
In the letter, Mrs. Neill states that "the President of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs has been instructed to appoint a committee to visit the mines in which convict labor is employed." She tells Mrs. Toulmin that "the visit is to be made...
In the first letter, written December 1, Turner informs Mrs. Allen that a letter she sent has been referred to the director of the Alabama Relief Administration. In the second letter, written December 18, Mrs. Allen explains that she has not heard...
Beck, a farmer in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, asks for financial assistance. He explains that he has unsuccessfully applied for relief while other people, whose situations are better than his, have received it. In the second letter, Covington says that...
In the first letter, written April 3, Martin explains that he is about 90 years old and in need of help; other people have suggested that he ask the governor for assistance. In the second letter, written April 4, Covington says that the state does...
In the message Woolf commends the governor for not sending National Guardsmen to interfere with the textile strike: "Seven hundred workers out and peace and quiet prevails but if guards were stationed here trouble would be inevitable."
Thompson had written the governor asking for a job with the Civilian Conservation Corps. Maner explains that the governor has no connection with the CCC; he has directed Thompson's request to the director of the Veterans' Administration in...
In the first letter, written February 16, 1943, Finkley praises Governor Sparks for his recent pledge to treat African American citizens fairly: "As a Negro citizen...I offer my congratulations to you for your courageous and democratic pledge,...
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...
In the first letter, written September 15, 1944, Robinson comments on growing racial tension in the state and suggests that the governor call a biracial meeting to discuss the best way to deal with the situation: "I find there is a growing...
In the first letter Mrs. Ligon offers to sell her house to the state of Alabama, in order for it to become the next governor's mansion. Lyerly acknowledges receipt of her letter. A commission appointed by the state legislature later purchased the...