19 September 1829

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

She expresses that she is deeply unhappy with their move to Mount Meigs following her husband buying land in the area, saying that although being a planter in the area can be very lucrative (which she measures in money and in number of slaves), it is not very comfortable; there is often not enough water. She says that she misses her friends from South Carolina and may go back there for a year in the near future. She promises to write to James soon, and also declares her intention to send Horatio some money. (Note: The Horatio referred to here appears to be a relative, possibly her brother's…

GLC08934.026

06 March 1830

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

She is sad that she is separated from her friends and family, and urges her sister to come visit if her physcians will permit it, and asks if their brother James can loan them the money for travel or if she will have to borrow it. She also suggests that Sarah bring Horatio. She also reports that her and her husband's plantation is doing well, mentioning that they need to "buy another negro."

GLC08934.027

25 July 1830

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

She addresses the logistics of her sister Sarah's planned visit and promises to pay the full cost. She enclosed $50 with the letter and promises to send another $50 soon. She expresses concern for Sarah's health, writing that she hopes it will improve. She also requests that Sarah bring their mother's silver rather than sell it. Much of the letter is crosswritten.

GLC08934.028

11 August 1830

Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah W. Hale

She encloses another $50 in this letter as promised, and continues to plan for her sister's arrival. She also speaks at length about the comforts of their home, including a "very valuable negro woman" who keeps the house "well attended to." She hopes that being in the South will help improve Sarah's health. Much of the letter is crosswritten.

GLC08934.029

1815

Bailey, Theodorus, 1805-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Flag Officer

Discusses a "contraband negro" who brought news of confederate troop movements

GLC04188.05

16 October 1803

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Autograph letter

Title: Statement re: Samuel Miller's slave

GLC07562.03.03

9 April 1858

Dinsmore, D.L., fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Arrest Warrent for Cally a slave]

An Arrest warrent for Cally a slave belonging to Archer Campbell for murder of a white person named John W Roberts

GLC08381.01

circa 1858

Autograph document

Title: [Regarding runaway slaves]

A document that seems to state that Slave Catchers should not kill the runaway slaves to keep them from escaping. Not signed or official.

GLC08381.02

21 September 1858

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for L G Appleton, William Dougherty, Joel Simmons, Rufus Willis, King Nichols, John Brown, and L.J. Warren, to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.03

21 September 1858

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for Joseph Terry, Ino Parker Jr, and John Miles, to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.04

22 September 1858

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for John Miles, to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.05

22 September 1858

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for Archibald Wodward, Jacob Warren jr., Jacob Warren Sr., N. Browne, D.O. Warren, A.J. Warren, William Milson, to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.06

23 September 1858

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for Thomas J. Gailey to give evidence for the defense

GLC08381.07

23 September 1858

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for Allman to give evidence for the plaintiff

GLC08381.08

February 22, 1859

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for William Doughtery, Andrew Burden, John Parker jr., King Nichols, William Brown, and Richard Gibson to give evidence for the defendent

GLC08381.09

18 March 1859

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for John Brown to give evidence for the defendent

GLC08381.10

22 March 1859

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for John Brown to give evidence for the plaintiff

GLC08381.11

22 August 1859

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for Andrew Burden to give evidence for the plaintiff

GLC08381.12

1 September 1859

Goodbelt, David, fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Summons for John Parker to give evidence for the plaintiff

GLC08381.13

17 April 1858

Dinsmore, D.L., fl. 1858

Autograph document signed

Title: [Summons]

Dinsmore is summoning G.W.Almore to give testimony.

GLC08381.14

Circa 1858-1859

Autograph note

Title: [Note]

This is a note discussing that the jury should make a verdict based onn testimony heard. the back of the paper has a second note that say that the defendent has a right of defense.

GLC08381.15

Circa 1858-1859

Autograph note

Title: [Note]

Looks like a part of a list, Has number one in the top left corner and states that the captor of a runaway slave, who is not his master, or having legal control over him has no right in order to effect that capture to jepordise the life or limb of the slave. the whole thing is in pencil, however there is in pen written over the text "Refused".

GLC08381.16

Circa 1858-1859

Autograph note

Title: [Note]

A note explaining the use of reasonable doubt

GLC08381.17

Circa 1858-1859

Autograph note

Title: [Note]

This looks like it was part of a greater list with a number 2 on the upper lef hand corner. The text discusses the event where the defendent was captured saying that if he felt he was in danger that the prisioner had the right to self defense.

GLC08381.18

Circa 1858-1859

Autograph note

Title: [Note]

this laysout the two decisions the jury can make, either for the defendent or for the plaintiff

GLC08381.19