Letter from Thomas Niles to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; March 24, 1871

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Letter from Thomas Niles to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; March 24, 1871

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People

Alcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894 Hewson, H. F.Niles, Franklin Howard Niles, Thomas

Events

Appointment to office

Organizations and Businesses

Mississippi. Executive Department

Occupations

Secretaries Tax Assessors

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Claiborne County (Miss.)Gloucester (Mass.)

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Glaucester March 24^th 71

To his Excellency Gov Alcorn

D^r Sir,

You will pardon me for the Liberty I am taking knowing no persons in Mississippi that can give me the information I desire. My Son Franklin Howard, Niles was appoin-ted by you assessor of Claiborne County the last year. Several of my last letters have not been

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answered & my fears are that they have either been intercepted or somethings Serious has befallen him will you have the kindness to give me Such information as you possess & relieve the Family of its present distress.

With Much respect
I reamin your
Obedt Servat

Thomas Niles

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PRECIS.
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No!

Executive Office,
State of Mississippi,
~~County of~~ Mass

From Thomas Niles
Address Gloucester
Dated Mar 24 71
Received [gap]
Answered [gap]

Wishes to know the whereabouts of his son F. H. Niles

JAMES L. ALCORN,
Governor.

H. F. HEWSON,
Private Secretary.