Alabama -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Scope and Contents Collection of letters that Endicott wrote during the Civil War to his family and friends in Canton, Massachusetts. His mother, A. Matilda Endicott, was the most frequent recipient of William's letters. He also wrote to his sisters, Mary Alice and Marion, and to his friend, Mary F. Messinger, who received letters throughout the period of correspondence. Several other letters are included involving other friends or members of the family. Many of them refer to William, or contain related...

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This collection consists of a 104 page manuscript diary that covers the period from August 1861 through June 1862 and includes entries made in the states of Wisconsin, Missouri, and Mississippi, as well as a transcript.

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This collection consists materials from the Waid and Griffith families of Blount County. Included is the personal materials of County Judge L.P. Waid, genealogy research on the Waid family, and Griffith family business ledgers.

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This collection contains financial ledgers, land deeds, business receipts, correspondence, and artifacts from the Robert Seaborn Jemison family. An itemized list of the papers included in Accession 10-1965 is available in the physical finding aid.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of letters from B.C. Lee to his mother, Frances Lee. Letters from 1856, 1858, and 1859 document Lee's time at the Centenary Institute and the East Alabama Male College. These letters discuss news of family and friends; Lee's Methodist faith and religious activities; his academic endeavors; his arguments for obtaining a good education (in response to his mother urging him to return home to her); his visits to relatives in Autaugaville, Alabama, and West Point,...

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This collection contains a diary (6.0 x 3.75 inches, 122 pages) written by Gillis James McBane detailing his experience during the Civil War and his travels West. Photographs relating to the McBane family are also included.

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This collection contains a Civil War era letter written by L. D. McKinney. The letter recounts local events and notes the fictional works of Augusta Evans. A typed transcript is also inlcuded.

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This collection contains a letter written by Alexander B. Meek (1814-1865) during the American Civil War explaining the war in Mobile, Alabama, with mentions of Dauphin Island, his journey home, and potentially staying put where he was.

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This collection contains a letter from Miles. Writing to his parents, Miles describes his experiences serving with Hilliard's Legion during the Civil War. He describes being shelled, leading cavalry to capture enemy troops and material, and meeting with old friends. He also criticizes the Confederate retreat from Kentucky.

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This collection consists of the diary of Second Lieutenant Alexander S. Millard. The diary includes entries from military camps near Mobile, Alabama, and Brownsville, Texas. It also offers a brief description of the Union Army siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely. A transcript of the diary and some research materials are included, as well.