Letter from J. M. Buckley to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 14, 1861

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Letter from J. M. Buckley to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 14, 1861

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Bonham, D. W. C.Buckley, J. M.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

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Confederate States of America. Army Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 22nd

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Ladies Military Aid Society Railroad

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Lawrence County (Miss.)Memphis (Tenn.)Tennessee Whitesand (Miss.)

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Lawrence Co. Miss Sept 14th 1861

Governor Pettus,

Dear Sir, The ladies in this Section of country having organized aid societies for the relief of Soldiers, and being informed of the delay in many instances and loss in some, of clothing sent by express, have solicited me to act as agent for them in sending clothing bedding &c: and request me to pass through with them on each occasion, and see that they are properly cared for, and delivered into the hands of those for whom they are intended; and as they not only make clothing for their sons and brothers, but also for those who have no relatives able to supply them, it is of the utmost importance that nothing be lost. The object of this communication, then, is, to ask of you a free passport when traveling in that capacity, (and I shall travel by Rail Road in no other) which will probably not be oftener then once in two months; not oftener than once a month certainly. Such an

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arrangement, (if it can be made without abuse of authority on your part) will confer a great favor upon the ladies, in whose behalf I write, and also save money which would otherwise be used in purchasing material for the manufacture of clothing &c for soldiers.

If a free passport can not be granted for the season, and you can give a pass for a single trip it will be a favor, as I shall be required to carry a lot of clothing, about the first of October, to Bonham's Regiment (now at Memphis, Tenn.) wherever it may be.

Very Respectfully
Yours &c
J. M. Buckley

White Sand
Miss