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Date: 1861-07-11 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: 1861 Bond for $50.00 issued by the Confederate States of America. "This $50.00 bond dated July 11th, 1861, is the only one of its kind I have ever seen, and I cannot learn anything about it except that it was authorized by the Confederate Congress on Feb. 28 - 1861. Note that it was engraved in N... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1863-03-02 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: <p> "This bond bearing the likeness of Stonewall Jackson must be a rare one. It took me over ten years to find and acquire one." - William H. Brantley </p> <br> <p> Below the large certificate are smaller, detachable tabs for $35 each. </p> View Full Item at Samford University Library -
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: 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 -
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 -
Date: 1861-12-31 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Approximately 40,000 Irish-born men fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War. View Full Item at Samford University Library