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Date: 1814-10-07 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library 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: 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 -
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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