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Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: In the letter, Hagar's aunt implores her to come home because Hagar's father has recently passed away. One of the noteworthy aspects of the letter is Hagar's aunt's use of spelling, showing the lack of educational opportunities afforded to African Americans during this time period. While the lett... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1862-08-09 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The document mentions George Hamer, Hagar Southard's husband. It is believed George Hamer was one of the enslaved laborers that worked on the construction of the state capitol building in Tuscaloosa. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1858-08-10 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Letter written by Helen Whiting to her uncle Dr. John Drish of Tuscaloosa in 1858. Helen was attending Grove Hill Seminary School in New England. Helen writes of traveling to New Haven, Connecticut. Helen and her friends attended "a concert given by the Germania band of Boston." They also attende... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1860-11-26 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Letter written by Helen Whiting to her uncle Dr. John Drish of Tuscaloosa in 1860. Helen wrote the letter while in school in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. In the letter, Helen discusses marriage, social life, and her meeting a man one evening who "seemed very talented and was very fine looking... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Creator: Morgan, John Tyler, 1824-1907 Date: 1896-07-05 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: <p> In the letter Morgan discusses the Nicaraguan Canal issue, as well as the major economic policy issue of free silver. Regarding the canal issue, Morgan writes: "The canal is, with our people an Alabama question, for which nothing can be substituted." </p> <br> <p> John Tyler Morgan (1824-1907... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Creator: Collier, H. W. (Henry Watkins), 1801-1855 Date: 1854-12-25 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The names of the slaves listed are Aggy and Addison. Henry W. Collier was governor from 1849 to 1853. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1818-1827 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: "Minutes of the [Tuscaloosa] County Court and Commissioners concerning laying out, alteration, maintenance, damages, etc. [for] all roads, ferries, and bridges in the County. Numerous references to frontier places and early settlers. Important early historical reference material." - William H. Br... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1864-01-29 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The document lists pieces of property, believed to have belonged to a J. H. Miller of New Market, Madison County, Alabama, taken by U. S. troops under the command of Brigadier General George Crook in October 1863. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1863-05-08 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The Battle of Chancellorsville took place from April 30 to May 6, 1863. Though considered to be a Confederate victory, the battle was a costly one, resulting in the death of Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson by friendly fire. A. D. C. writes “Gen Jackson, Gen A.P. Hill and nearly all of their s... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1861-08-07 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: During the Civil War, Captain Walter Emmett Winn served in the Eleventh Alabama Regiment. In this letter, Winn discusses the First Battle of Manassas (also known as the First Battle of Bull Run), though Winn’s regiment did not arrive in time to participate in the battle. Winn writes “I only regre... View Full Item at Samford University Library