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Commission letter from Governor Andrew B. Moore to William A. Clemens, appointing him 3rd Lieutenant of the Guards of the Sunny South in Lowndes County, Alabama. Moore informs Clemens of his election to the position and officially commissions him under the provisions of Alabama’s 1860 military organization act.
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This letter from Thomas J. Butler to Governor A.B. Moore is written to provide details about financials circumstances regarding certain forts and military occupations around Alabama. The letter also details the hearts and emotions of the people surrounding the area about their reaction and committment to war
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This letter from the citizens of Butler County was written to Governor A.B. Moore as a result of their meeting. They wrote to describe the policies enacted as a result of this meeting in hopes that Governor Moore would approve of their endeavors.
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This letter, written by J.H. Robbins, is a brief request for Governor Moore to grant him a commission in the army. Robbins states he has a calvary command ready upon the request granted from Governor Moore.
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J.A. Elmore is writing to Governor A.B. Moore to update him on the state of the convention to discuss secession. Elmore is describing the beliefs and opinions of each state and how it will support or withdraw support as a result of the overall move toward secession.
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This is a letter written to Governor A.B. Moore from I.W. Garrott in December of 1860. This letter describes the need for secession. It specifically describes the role of South Carolina in secession.
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Account between the Metropolitan Guards and N. J. Doolittle for whitewashing and cleaning armory.
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Account between the Metropolitan Guards and N. J. Doolittle for drayage and other services.
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Account between the Metropolitan Guards and E. A. Doolittle for making 15,000 ball cartridges.
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In the letter, Colonel Seibels instructs Crews to organize and drill troops as they will "be needed soon probably.
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The Metropolitan Guards were a volunteer militia company formed in Montgomery County, Alabama. During the Civil War, they joined Company F of the 3rd Alabama Infantry, C.S.A
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A written response by Commissioner N.B. Mardis of the answers given by J T Leeper, Rich H Brasher, and Willis M Pledger to the questions laid out in a list of seven from earlier that month. These answers come from the deposition of the above on January 25th, 1861 between 9 am and 5 pm.
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A list of seven written interrogatories to be given to J T Leeper, Richd H Brasher, Wilie H Pope, & Willis M Pledger, and their answers to be read in court as evidence. No answers are written, only questions.
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A typed Commision to take deposition to Samuel Leeper and N.B. Mardis. Leeper and Mardis are named as the commissioners who will examine J T Leeper, Rich H Brasher, Wilie H Pope, and Willis M Pledger. The case is a contest from two men against the right of two delegates to their seats in the Convention of the People of Alabama as delagates from Shelby.
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Letter written by A.B. Moore indebting the state of Alabama to the Central Bank of Alabama for a loan amount of $105,882.30. The amount has an interest rate of 8% per year and is set to be paid by January 24, 1862. A.B. Moore signs this letter as the Governor of Alabama and the letter is countersigned by the Comptroller, W.J. Green on January 24, 1861.
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Governo A.B. Moore confirmed with Charles Walsh about the delivery of 200 state bonds.
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Edmund Harrison notifies Morre that he has arrived in Mobile and deposited $8,000 to the state treasury. He is also stating that he plans on securing $100,000 from each bank for bond negotiations
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Governor Moore thanked the Southern Bank of Alabama for the confirmation of the 200 state bonds. He requests that $50,000 be given to the state treasurer for appreciation.
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Governor A.B. Moore informed A.C. Jones that 10 $1000 bonds had been mailed and requested a receipt
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Governor Moore was demanding that 2 $1000 bonds be delivered to the Southern Bank of Alabama and the Bank of Mobile to repay advances and negotiate further funding
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Letter from John A. Winston to Governor Moore informing him of Winston's trip to the capital of Louisana. He informs Moore that he has received his cover letter while letting him know that he is suffering but is still going on his trip to the capitol.
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A drafted letter that was written by A.B Moore to discuss the possibility of Alabama's seceding from the Union. Sent to the Convention to detail the needed preparation for this event: discussing asking the banks to suspend specie payments to allow them to maintain their money. A.B seemed concerned surrounding the finacial limitations currently and worried about separating without a solid plan.
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Letter written by A B Moore in regards to commissioner appointments. A B Moore emphasizes that a convention needs to be called to ensure all slaveholding state commissioners are equal in their views of slavery. Moore highlights the appointed commissioners names and emphasises their patriotism for America.
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This letter is directed towards the people of Alabama in regard to convening the legislature. A.B. Moore emphasizes that the citizens desire new legislature to ensure the protection of the state during a crisis. He aimed to allow banks to suspend special payments to aid in the cotton market. AB Moore adds that given the most likeliness of Alabama retreating from the Union -- this situation is dire and must be completed soon.
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Written by an unknown person to A.B Moore, this letter details Georgia's secession from the Union over issues regarding slavery. The sender emphasizes that their opinion, the succession is right for the southern states and desires all states to work together against the Union. The author's goal is to ensure that A.B. Moore understands that the good of the Southern states is to break away from the union to ensure the continuation of slave labor. Following this letter, Georgia and Alabama both separated from the Union on January 11th, 1861.
