Letter from W. D. Ray to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; December 20, 1859

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Letter from W. D. Ray to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; December 20, 1859

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Fowler, G. M.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Ray, W. D.

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Political Parties--Democratic Party (U.S.)Southern San Office (Vicksburg, Miss.)

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Letter from W. D. Ray to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; December 20, 1859

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Southern San, Office,

Vicksburg, Miss. Dec. 20 18659

Gov. J J Pettus

Dr Sir: Presuming upon our long standing friendship and acquaintance, I take the liberty of asking you to do me the personal favor of appointing my Democratic friend Col G M Fowler as one of your staff

He is a Democrat of the true metal, and spends his money freely for the benefit of the cause of Democracy By complying with my request you will confer a great favor on

Your friend
W D Ray