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- "Friend of Patents."
- 1946-02-00
- This caption tells that Boykin intends to continue his post as chairman of the House Committee on Patents. Boykin served on that committee from 1944 to 1946. From the Competitor, published by the National Patent Council.
- 2009-09-15
- Incomplete letter from Sydenham Moore to his wife, Amanda.
- 1846
- During the Mexican-American War, Moore organized and led the Eutaw Rangers, a group of volunteers from Greene County, Alabama. In the letter he expresses his happiness at learning of the birth of his daughter, and he tells of his desire to return...
- 2010-01-28
- Letter from F. S. Blount, chief agent of impressment, to Captain Charles E. Sherman in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1864-06-11
- In the letter Blount informs Sherman of an upcoming Union invasion of Mobile, "which if successful, must give the enemy control of all South Alabama." Blount has been authorized to gather slaves and mules from the nearby saltworks to finish...
- 2010-12-07
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Ocllo Smith.
- 1959-12-12
- In this letter to his granddaughter, Frank tells of the money and gifts they have for her, explains the family's plans for Christmas, and describes gifts he has purchased for his servants.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Bob Boykin.
- 1953-07-09
- In this letter Frank tells about meeting the son of Bob's employer. Frank wants to persuade Roger Stone, whose father owns the Stone-Mann Paper Company in Mobile, to attend Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-10-28
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank tells a story about Big Jim Folsom at his hunting lodge in McIntosh, Alabama, and gives the history of the lodge.
- 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 Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-10-28
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank tells about Andrew Higgins and his New Orleans boat building business during World War II.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-10-28
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank tells about buying and selling land in Florida in the 1920s.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Henry Semple in camp near Knoxville, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1862-10-30
- 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 tells his wife that he has just received orders...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Henry Semple in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1862-08-26
- 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 tells his wife that he has just received orders...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Henry Semple in College Grove, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1862-12-19
- 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 activities in camp and the health of...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Henry Semple in Wartrace, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863-06-08
- 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 his health after a recent fall and...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from James A. Hall in camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1863-07-08
- During the Civil War, James Hall served as a captain in Company K of the 24th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements ("one of the severest marches that I have ever made"); a recent visit with his brothers, who...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from James N. Thrower at Camp Bradford near Huntsville, Alabama, to his brother, Stephen.
- 1861-10-27
- In the letter Thrower discusses the sentiment of the Huntsville citizens toward the Confederate army, noting that "the people ar not sow patriotic hear as they was at Camp Johnson." He tells of one soldier who was put in jail for fighting with the...
- 2009-12-14
- Letter from James R. Riggs at Camp Maxey near Chattanooga, Tennessee to his sister, Martha Smith.
- 1862-08-19
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses his poor health; mentions a letter he received from an aunt; and predicts a confrontation with General Buell's forces: ".it is my...
- 2010-06-09
- Letter from James R. Riggs near Knoxville, Tennessee, to his sister, Martha Smith.
- 1862-09-22
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses unconfirmed reports about Confederate successes, which he doubts to be true: "...have just heard that General Bragg had taken Buel...
- 2010-06-09
- Letter from Jessie D. Neill in Albany, Alabama, to Mrs. Priestly Toulmin, secretary of the Statewide Campaign Committee for the Abolishment of the Convict Contract System.
- 1923-06-02
- 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...
- 2009-09-30
- Letter from Martha Warrick to her husband, Thomas.
- 1863-08-13
- During the war, Thomas Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter Martha Warrick writes her husband to tell him about the difficulties at home. Martha tells Thomas she was...
- 2009-12-03
- Letter from Martha Warrick to her husband, Thomas.
- 1864-01-20
- During the war, Thomas Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. In the letter Martha tells Thomas how much he is missed, and she refers to difficulties at home: "...I am in hopes that...
- 2009-12-03