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- "The Alabama War Chest: What It Is / Why It's Needed / What It Does."
- 1942
- Brochure explaining the purpose and organization of the fund: ".Governor Frank Dixon.proposed the organization of an ALABAMA WAR CHEST which would undertake to raise, through one state-wide annual appeal to citizens in every county, a fund for all...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Selma's 'bloody Sunday' recalled after 10 years."
- 1975 March 2
- This article from the Mobile Press-Register recounts the events of "Bloody Sunday," which some citizens "claim.hastened the passage of the voting rights act by Congress" in 1965. It then examines current conditions for African Americans in the...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Voter lists up by 31% after federal drive."
- 1966 October 2
- This article from the Birmingham News discusses the increase in the number of registered voters in Alabama following the Voting Rights Act of 1965: "It was an over-all gain of more than 31 per cent which affected the voter totals of virtually all...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in O' Bannonville, Florida to his wife, Emily, in Gainestown, Alabama.
- 1862 January 6
- 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 the selection and enlistment of men...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in camp near Mobile, Alabama, to his wife, Emily.
- 1862 June 28
- 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 explains his goal as the leader of his men, who...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1862 August 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 recent troop movements ("You have no...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863 February 4
- 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 conditions and weather in camp; the...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863 April 4
- 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 desire to be promoted and...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Henry Semple in Wartrace, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863 June 8
- 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...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Draft of a letter from Captain Henry Semple to General William Hardee.
- 1862 November 28
- 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 Semple addresses an accusation Hardee has made...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Handwritten copy of a letter from John W. A. Sanford in Montgomery, Alabama, to Confederate Attorney General Thomas H. Watts.
- 1863 March 10
- In the letter Sanford asks that his brother-in-law be promoted and transferred out of Captain Henry Semple's artillery unit (known as Semple's Battery). Following the letter (which was copied by Semple), are notes regarding the application and a...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Argument for the defense in the case of The Confederate States versus Lieutenant David Hartshorne, presented by Major Henry Semple.
- 1864-1865 circa
- One of Hartshorne's men, Jack Davis, had been arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct by a Colonel Taylor. Hartshorne is on trial for failing to assist Taylor in the arrest; for allowing Davis to misbehave; and for rebuking Taylor for...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- General order issued by Major T. R. Hotchkiss.
- 1864 January 24
- The order addresses seven issues: 1) the appointment of a "chief bugler" and the specific schedule for bugle calls to be sounded throughout the day; 2) daily reports from orderly sergeants; 3) responsibilities of men on guard duty and the supplies...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Order issued by Major T. R. Hotchkiss, directing all battery commanders to submit complete ordnance returns.
- 1864 February 17
- A note below the order explains that one officer (probably Henry Semple) has not provided the requested return; a note on the back mentions that Semple's trial (for "disobedience of orders" after failing to submit the reports correctly) will be...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letters from Mary Ann Hall in Providence, Alabama, to her son, Edward, probably in Connecticut or New York.
- 1860 April 26
- In the letter Mary Ann offers her son advice on corresponding with young ladies: "I hope you will never ask a lady (unless a relative) for her narrative untill [sic] you are engaged...young people oftentimes become interested and then attached...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Alex K. Hall at Camp Hunter in Baldwin County, Alabama, to his mother, probably in Portland, Alabama.
- 1862 December 8
- During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses his unsuccessful attempt to get out of the service because of a medical condition. He then explains that he wants his father to consult a lawyer and...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letters from Mary Ann Hall in Portland, Alabama, to her sister and father, Elizabeth Hall and Randall Cooke, probably in Connecticut or New York.
- 1863-1864
- In the first letter, written November 17, 1863, Mary Ann sends her sister family news, mentioning the death of one son and the military service of another. She also alludes to the "flag-of-truce" system for delivering mail between the North and...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his parents, probably in Portland, Alabama.
- 1864 February 20
- During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses food available in camp ("well supplied in the eating line); clothing he needs; weather in the area; possible troop movements and campaigns; his low...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Dalton, Georgia, to his mother, Mary Ann, probably in Portland, Alabama.
- 1864 April 24
- During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses the journey back to his company after furlough, including traveling expenses, companions, and accommodations along the way (one night he "Camped out at...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Atlanta, Georgia, to his brother, Charlie.
- 1864 August 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...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection