In 1818, before Alabama became a state, Anne Newport Royall (June 11, 1769 – October 1, 1854) was a traveler in Alabama. After her husband died, she was left penniless and she toured Alabama for four years as one of the first newspaperwomen in America. She wrote letters to her friends about Alabama and the […]
Once Gen. LaFayette agreed to the invitation of Governor Israel Pickens to visit Alabama, Gov. Pickens began to make preparations for his visit. These responses include the names of some of the distinguished men involved and some expenses they incurred. Montgomery 17th March 1825 His Excellency Israel Pickens Sir The committee of arrangement at this […]
(Transcribed extracts from Autauga Mercury, Autaugaville, Alabama, October 5, 1853 – Note: This paper is very faded and hard to read) LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the P. O. At Autaugaville on Tuesday, October 4, 1853 Persons calling for these letters will please say they are advertised. Wm. F. Bridges -1 Seth Butts – 1 […]
The Hessian fly is generally recognized as the most destructive insect affecting wheat. For so small a creature it causes a large amount of injury. The fully developed fly is a tiny two-winged creature, not unlike a mosquito. Early in autumn the female flies appear in the wheat field, and deposit their eggs upon the […]
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