Letter from George W. Summers to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; May 20, 1861

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Letter from George W. Summers to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; May 20, 1861

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People

Brougher, C. A.Foote, George P.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Summers, George W.

Events

Military Events--Recruiting and enlistment

Military Units

Confederate States of America. Army Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 17th Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 17th. Company H

Organizations and Businesses

Mississippi. Secretary of State

Occupations

Postmasters

Places

Cleveland (Tenn.)Tennessee Virginia

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Cleveland Tenn

May 20^th 1861

Gov Pettus

D^r Sir,

I am a member of the Panola Vindicators miss, came here on a visit with assurances from our Captain G P Foote that we would undoubtedly be called out to V^a & I could join them here at this place I have not heard from him Since I left, I am growing impatient & dislike to go back an unnecessary expense.) I have enlisted to fight for the South but dont want to be dealt with as a traitor for joining another Company fighting for the Same principles So I wish you to release me from my Company that I may join one going into immediate service Mr. Brougher Secty of State can State my situation I was Post Master at Bales[unclear] & know him well Please ~~tell~~ Telegraph to me immediately & if you cant give me permission to form another Company I will have to return to Mississippi

Yours Truly
Geo W. Summers

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Summers.
Request to join Tenn. Company

G. W. Summers