Letter from James Ambrose to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; October 21, 1861

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Letter from James Ambrose to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; October 21, 1861

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Ambrose, James Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

Organizations and Businesses

Ladies Military Aid Society Ladies Military Aid Society--Richland, Miss.Mississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)

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Goodman (Miss.)Richland (Miss.)

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Goodman Missi
Oct 21 1861

Gov. Pettus

Dr Sir

In behalf of the Ladies aid society at Richland, I address you a note of inquiry, as to the prospect of getting from the Penitentiary through you, materials for making soldiers clothing, spunn Yarn for socks goods for pantaloons coats, &c &c,

Your excellencys obt svt;
With much Respect
James Ambrose

P.S. The ladies wish to know the terms if the goods can be furnished. They have exhausted The resources of the neighbourhood, but are willing to work on, if materials can be had.

J A

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Oct 21^st 1861
James Ambrose

Reference to goods for Soldiers