Letter from S. M. Hamilton to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 2, 1862

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Letter from S. M. Hamilton to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 2, 1862

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People

Burrage, J. W.Hamilton, S. M.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

Events

Military Events--Recruiting and enlistment

Military Units

Confederate States of America. Army

Organizations

Confederate States of America--War Department Confederate States of America--War Department. Commissary Department

Occupations

Medical Profession Medical Profession--Surgeons

Places

Mississippi--Lauderdale County. Meridian

Vital Statistics

Disease and illness

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Camp Meredian Sept 2^d/62

Gov J. J. Pettus

Sir I take this method of recomending to your consideration the [?] of J, W. Burrage to the office of Comesary of the expected Regiment which is to be formed at this place.

he is a gentleman of standing and will make an efficient officer; and is unable to undergo the exposier of camp life in consequence of Asmatic affection wich he is subject to on exposier

I am sir: with great
Respect Yours &c
S, M, Hamilton Surgeon
of Camp Meredian

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Dr. Hamilton recommends J. W. Burrage for Comissary