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29 March 1865
Proof of slave ownership
Proof of ownership by Joshua Johnson for the slave Thomas Johnson.
GLC09130.02
16 September 1865 circa
Draft amending Alabama Constitution
"Ordinance / in relation to the Institution of Slavery and the abolition thereof. / Sep. 16 - Subst[itution]. Ordered 100 copies be printed. Sp. order Monday 11. / Be it ordained by the people of the state of Alabama, in convention assembled, That...
GLC09131
1 June 1780-1789
Revolutionary war pay warrants
Five Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrants issued to African American soldiers. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, and docketed every year to 1789 when interest was paid. Four of the five have signatures of...
GLC09132
Lawrance, John, fl. 1780;
Warrant for money owed to Sharp Liberty
One warrant for eight pounds and five shillings owed to soldier, Sharp Liberty. Signed "X"' by Liberty and J. Lawrence, treasurer.
GLC09132.01
Pay warrant to African American soldier
Philip Negro for six pounds, five shillings, and nine pence. Remainder of Negro's signature.
GLC09132.02
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