Report from R. M. Hobson to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 16, 1861

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Report from R. M. Hobson to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 16, 1861

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Edwards, Isaac N.Fearn, George W.Hobson, R. M.Kerr, J. Frank Lovell, William S.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

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Military Events--Military transfer

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Confederate States of America. Army Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 10th (1861-1862)Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 10th (1861-1862). Company I Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 9th Confederate States of America. Army. Quitman Light Artillery (Jackson)Confederate States of America. Army. Quitman Light Artillery (Natchez)Confederate States of America. Army. Vicksburg Light Artillery

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Jackson Miss. Sept. 16^th.. 1861.

To His Excellency,
John J. Pettus
Gov. Miss.

Sir,—

In obedience to instructions contained in your Commission, bearing date the 26^th. Aug. 1861, the undesigned, your Agent, proceeded to Pensacola, and upon exam=ination, and inquiry, obtained the following information relative to strength and condition of our Troops in service at that place.—The 9th Reg^t. numbers, non-commissioned Officers and privates—818

" 10 Do [gap] " [gap] " 723

Quitman Light Artillery, Natchez, Capt. Lovell
attached to Georgia Regiment [gap] 63
Quitman Light Artillery, Jackson, Capt. Kerr [gap] 63
Vicksburg Light Artillery [gap] Capt. Edwards 75 [gap] 201

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A thorough knowledge of the condition and wants of our Troops, can be had, by reference to the accompanying Echibits, A. B. C. & D., "Madison Rifles," Capt Fearn, excepted, they having been amply provided for by the county of Madison, membering 95 men.

He further reports, that upon examination he found 49 "Miss. Rifles" and accountments complete, 40 "Maynard Rifles" all of which have been shipped to your Excellency, and from advice received, will be forthcoming in a few days.

He was also advised of the transfer 600 or 100 muskets from that place to Richmond Va. via Montgomery, no account of

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which has heretofore been rendered by your Excellency.

He further reports, that he visited all the Encampments of Troops, and found them in good health with some few except-ions, and they well provided for in the Hospital.

And further, that he procured transportation for and safely delivered, all the articles enlisted to his care, and herewith renders an account of the expenses attend-ing the same.

R. M. Hobson, agent.

1861 [gap] To the State of Mississippi—Dr.
Aug. 26^th. For Cash recieved [gap] $80.00

Cr.

By incidental expenses [gap] $71.00
" Cash to balance [gap] 8.90 [gap] 80.00

Respectfully submitted.
R. M. Hobson
Agt

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Aug. 16. 1861

R. M. Hobson