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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: 1862-01-07 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: L. L. Prince writes: “Mr. Knot and Edmond thinks our little wagon might stick in the mud so I will not send it. The grown ones [slaves] can walk.” Oliver Prince lived in Spring Hill, near Demopolis, Marengo County. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1865-02-13 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The certificate was for a $1,500 loan to the Tuscaloosa County Commissioners to buy corn for soldiers’ families. Food shortages in the Confederate States towards the end of the Civil War caused the price of food to increase by 10%. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1860-08-09 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Document from Probate Court of Tuscaloosa County, dated August 9, 1860. The document lists William A. Lindsey as legal guardian of Francis Wigfall (Weekfall) "a freeman of color age 66 years...a tanner by trade, of a copper color." View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1862-08-21 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Sheriff's receipt for costs in apprehending and keeping a runaway slave named John, property of Robert Cook. The receipt lists the individual fees while the slave was in custody, for example, "Whipping Slave…$1.00". The receipt is dated August 21, 1862. View Full Item at Samford University Library