Box 97

Letters to John Spinks Kennedy from his son, Kennedy Brothers Cotton Ties, Louisville, Kentucky, 1881. Also includes one letter concerning the shipment of cotton, 1866 and letter concerning a family land transaction which is included in the Kennedy Brothers books. (We do not have the books).

Letters dealing with the court case of Warren v. Moody and McAlister which was taken to the Supreme Court. Moody claimed that deed of land by Kennedy to his daughter, Vernon Warren, was invalid, therefore the land should be sold to pay Kennedy's debts. (He declared bankruptcy in 1876). Includes correspondence from John Spinks Kennedy, John Tyler Morgan, and Edward Warren.

Correspondence dealing with coal mines and a small railroad line. Includes correspondence with the Macon & Tuskaloosa Railroad Company, Macon, Mississippi; the Natchez, Jackson & Columbus Railroad, Natchez, Mississippi; the Montgomery, Tuscaloosa & Memphis Railroad, Montgomery, Alabama; the Tuskaloosa Coal, Iron & Land Company, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and Davidson and Joseph, Real Estate and Insurance Agents, Montgomery, Alabama.

Includes briefs, summons, notes, etc. concerning legal action against Kennedy and the firm of Baugh & Kennedy following their bankruptcy in 1876. Parties suing Kennedy included Elisha Woolsey Peck, Frank Sims Moody, and Joseph McLester. (For more information see series III. 2: Legal correspondence). Also includes material on legal matters handled for clients of Baugh & Kennedy and legal notes.

1. From Natchez to Jackson, 98.23 miles, 1880. 2. Map of practicable routes for a railroad from Vidalia to Alexandria, n.d. (3 copies).

2 items. (Removed to University photograph collection)

1. University of Alabama centrewalk showing Woods Hall & debris from destruction of the campus.

2. Alabama Central Female College schoolgirls in front of old capitol.