Feemster family; Civil war; United States; Columbus (Miss.); Enterprise (Miss.); Grierson, Benjamin Henry, 1826-1911; Railroads; Military occupation; African-Americans; Selma (Ala.); Martial law; Religion; Feemster, Mary Louise (Loulie), 1838-1867
Letter, Alex W. Feemster in Selma, Alabama, to his wife, Loulie Feemster. He tells her about a local rumor that Columbus had been taken and burnt, adds that he gives no credence to it, and writes that he has heard Grierson is on his way. He...
Narrative and list compiled by Jane Stewart Calhoun, documenting money owed to her by the government for food, supplies, animals, and other damages incurred during the Civil War, undated. She also mentions an unnamed Union spy who stayed with...
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
J. J. Garner writes on behalf of Camp and Hinton out of Lumberton, Mississippi. He explains that they wish to purchase all of the land that belongs to the college west of the railroad. They plan to take the land and pay one dollar per 1000 feet as...
In a letter back to Stone, the Illinois Central Railroad Company writes explaining that they cannot reduce their prices for travelers who are going to A and M College as it would not be fair to lower rates for one college and not another. September...
T. J. Mason in two letters to Stone explains that his son has been offered a full time position with the railroad and will not be returning to school and asks Stone to withdraw him from the college. October 20, 1899, October 14, 1899.
L. F. Montgomery writes to Stone on behalf of the Illinois Central Railroad Company telling him that they cannot make an exception for A and M College in regards to pricing as it would not be fair to other schools. September 6, 1899.
G. H. Smith asks Stone to give him information as to which railroads in the territory have agreed to the rate before his railroad company agrees to it. September 12, 1899.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 13 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 13 spans the dates of November 16, 1864-February 20,...
4-H Clubs--Mississippi.; Happier Living Contest.; Home demonstration work--Mississippi.; 4-H Clubs--Songs and Music.; Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company.; Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Happier Living Contest for Negro 4-H girls in Mississippi; contest promotional material includes 'Dreaming,' a '4-H Club Song for Girls.'
4-H Clubs--Mississippi.; Happier Living Contest.; Home demonstration work--Mississippi.; Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company.; Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
3-page typed description of the 4-H Happier Living Contest and the girls who have been winners.
