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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.
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Letter from John Gill Shorter to Governor Moore informing him about the Georgia convention regarding secession, and that the sentiment was overwhelmingly pro secession.
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Order from Governor Moore to Alabama Volunteer Colonel J. B. Todd to seize US forts Morgan and gaines as well as the Mt. Vernon Arsenal
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Letter from W. G. Waller informing Governor Moore about the election results for the leaders of the Alabama military in Montgomery County.
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Letter from M. McQueen to Governor Moore certifying the results of the election of officers in the Alabama Militia in Kingston, and informing him of appointments to other key positions.
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Letter from H. M. Larey informing Governor Moore about the election results for the leaders of the Alabama militia in Hayneville.
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In the order, Colonel Seibels instructs for the discharge of volunteer troops serving at the Mount Vernon Arsenal and their return to Mobile, Alabama.
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In the order, Governor Moore instructs the Secretary of State to issue commissions to G. M. Parker, Henry Sassaman, and Algernon S. Carrington.
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The letter concerns the status of troops at Fort Morgan, and actions in troop organization conducted without the governor's permission.
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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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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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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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In the order, Governor Moore instructs the Secretary of State to issue commissions to Ben Lane Posey, Thomas B. Austill, Thomas A. Cobb, and Phillip W. Quinlan, Jr.
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The letter concerns a transfer of funds to D. B. Graham, the state treasurer. Schroeder was the president of the Southern Bank of Alabama.
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From the Alabama Department of Archives and History Governor A. B. Moore Collection.
