Items · Civil War and Reconstruction Governors of Alabama Digital Papers Project

Letter from H. A. Schroeder, president of the Southern Bank of Alabama in Mobile, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore in Montgomery, Alabama.

In the letter, Schroeder acknowledges receipt and exchange of state bonds.

Letter from Charles Walsh, president of the Bank of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore in Montgomery, Alabama.

In the letter, Walsh acknowledges receipt of state bonds at the bank.

Letter from Governor A. B. Moore at the Executive Department in Montgomery, Alabama, to W. J. Norris, president of the Commercial Bank of Alabama in Selma, Alabama.

The letter concerns the sale of state bonds.

Letter from Governor A. B. Moore at the Executive Department in Montgomery, Alabama, to Charles Walsh at the Bank of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama.

The letter concerns the sale of state bonds. A note near the end of the document indicates that an identical message was sent to H. A. Schroeder, president of the Southern Bank in Mobile.

Letter from Governor A. B. Moore at the Executive Department in Montgomery, Alabama, to W. M. Smith, president of the Bank of Selma in Selma, Alabama.

The letter contains a clarification of an earlier communication regarding the sale and purchase of state bonds.

Joseph Currie

Judge of Probate for Randolph County, Alabama, active during the 1860s. Affiant and witness in jail escape investigation (Jan. 1861).

Letter regarding financial arrangements or requests during the secession crisis

The sender’s following up with Governor Moore about bond money or military funds—sounds like they’re coordinating who’s holding the money and how it’ll get used if things heat up.

Financial or military correspondence from Governor A. B. Moore

Tied to the growing tensions and preparations around secession, this document deals with logistics—military orders and financial planning—coming straight from Moore’s office.

Letter (unidentified) related to secession and state affairs

This one’s a bit vague, but it's clearly in the mix of all the early 1861 secession talk. Looks like it’s part of the same paper trail trying to rally support and organize the state's next moves.

Letter from unidentified sender in Mobile, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore regarding appointment of agency for selling state bonds |

The writer’s hoping to get the Governor’s go-ahead to set up an agency in Mobile to help sell state bonds. They vouch for some locals they trust to handle the job with care and reputation.

Letter from unidentified sender in Mobile, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore regarding appointment of agency for selling state bonds

Letter from Alexander B. Clitherall and others in Montgomery, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore.

On February 10, 1861, a letter was sent to Alabama Governor A. B. Moore to inform him of the flag’s preservation, as it had been damaged by a strong storm after flying during the state’s secession on January 11. The flag was taken down to prevent further damage and delivered to the Governor to be kept as a lasting tribute to Alabama’s secession and the women of Montgomery who had presented it.

Letter from Levi W. Lawler in Mobile, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore.

Levi W. Lawler writes to Governor A.B. Moore on February 16, 1861, explaining the delay in raising the $100,000 for the state's defense, noting that only $60,000 was collected due to the Legislature's assembly and the suggestion to wait for the sale of state bonds. He expresses his disappointment in the delay but reaffirms his readiness to assist in the defense and supports the secession movement, urging the border slave states to join the Confederacy.

Account of certificate issued by W. P. Van Derveer as agent for the State of Alabama for the transportation of arms.

Letter from Charles Walsh in Mobile, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore in Montgomery, Alabama.

On February 19, 1861, Charles Walsh, President of the Bank of Mobile, confirmed that a $50,000 loan from the bank to the state had been placed to the credit of D. B. Graham, the State Treasurer, and that the funds were held subject to his order.

Letter from W. J. Norris in Selma, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore in Montgomery, Alabama.

On February 16, 1861, W. J. Norris, President of the Commercial Bank of Alabama in Selma, responded to Governor A. B. Moore’s telegram, confirming the discounting of his draft and its deposit to his credit

Letter from election managers in Providence, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore, certifying the election of officers for the Calhoun Guards.

Letter from Captain Egbert J. Jones in Huntsville, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore.

A letter requesting that guards are ready for a company located in Huntsville, Alabama. The letter also concerns the organization of the Huntsville Guards.

Letter from Captain P. Morgan in Fort Morgan, Alabama, to Governor A. B. Moore in Montgomery, Alabama.

It is a resignation letter for Capt. Morgan of Talledega of Artillery due to his unit's refusal to enter Confederate service. The resignation was forward by Colonel W. J. Hardee, C.S.A., commanding officer at Fort Morgan.

Account between the Confederate States of America and E. D. Stinson for meals furnished to the Alabama Volunteer Rifles in Garland, Alabama.

A letter from the CSA requesting meals and rifles from Dr. Stinson. It seems they are lacking in materials.

Letter from William Walker in Mobile, Alabama, to General George Goldthwaite.

A letter desribing recruit numbers to General Goldthwaite. In the letter it discusses what materials these recruits need. Walker reports on military recruits enlisted in the month of March 1861.

Letter from Thomas C. Daniel in Selma, Alabama, to P. Lickett in Montgomery, Alabama.

Documents relating to a court case regarding a contested election for delegates from Shelby County, Alabama, to the Alabama Secession Convention.

The documents concern a legal case brought by John R. Kenan and John F. M. Welch contesting the election of John M. McClanahan and George D. Shortridge as Shelby County delegates to the Alabama Secession Convention. (The Alabama Secession Convention was held in Montgomery, Alabama, from January 7 to March 21, 1861. During this convention, Alabama formally seceded from the Union and authored the 1861 Alabama Constitution, also known as the "Secession Constitution.")