Letter from Mary Beckman to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; January 29, 1871

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Letter from Mary Beckman to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; January 29, 1871

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People

Alcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894 Beckman, Mary Moxest, William A.

Events

Appointment to office

Occupations

Detectives

Places

Baltimore (Md.)Mississippi River

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Baltmore, Jan. 29_th 1871

To His Excellency
Governor Alcorn
of
Mississippi

Dear Sir!

Trusting to Your kind heart I hope You will forgive an afflected sister such a bold imposition on Your valuable time. My brother Wm A. Moxest residing in Your state left me without news since last October. Having heard that he was appointed by You, as a detective officer, the anxiety of my heart increased by the many accidents on the Mississippi, knows no other way than to appeal to the kindness our Excellency—and to pray You to have the enclosed letter sent to its direction. Heaven may reward You for such an act of kindness, and

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bestow on You his blessings as will ever pray

Your Excellency's
obedient humble servant

Mary Beckman
Corner of 2^d str & P. O. Avenue
Baltimore, M^d.