Letter from Hiram Cassedy to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; April 7, 1861

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Letter from Hiram Cassedy to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; April 7, 1861

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Cassedy, Hiram Clarke, M. R.Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Moody, G. V.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Wilson, Eller

Events

Military Engagements Military Engagements--Chapultepec, Battle of, Mexico City, Mexico, 1847 Military Events--Recruiting and enlistment Secession. American Civil War Wars and Military Conflicts--Mexican War, 1846-1848 Wars and Military Conflicts--Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842

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United States. Army United States. Army. South Carolina. Infantry Regiment, Palmetto

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Military Headquarters

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Legal Profession--Lawyers Medical Profession Medical Profession--Physicians

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Mississippi--Claiborne County. Port Gibson Mississippi--Franklin County. Meadville South Carolina--Richland County. Columbia

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Port Gibson April 7^th 1861

Hon John J Pettus

Dr Sir

After congratulating you on the Success ^thus far^ of the good cause ~~thus far~~ permit me to ask you and in forwarding it Still further

I am not certain that I have any friend at head quarters to whom I could address a line (for a friend) with as much hope of receiving such prompt attention as a word from you will accomplish

I trust the friendly relations heretofore existing between us will justify this liberty—To come to the matter in hand—I request your aide to advance the laudable ambition of a gentleman, a friend of mine, who desires to serve the Confederacy in the military position of Colonel—Mr. G V Moody of this place is doubtless known to you, and if so no word of commendation on my part would be necessary

He is a Lawyer of high standing at this Bar and a gentleman in every Sense of the term. He is of Military taste and devotedly attached to the cause of the South, and has been, for years back, with the resistance and Secession movement

I concur with every one here in believing that no better appointment could be made.

By saying a word in his behalf to the President you would confer a great favor, on one who asks none for himself, add to the army a valuable acquisition, and promote the wishes of a gentleman who will kindly appreciate your favor

Yours truly
H. Cassedy

NB—Mr. Moody has already received the

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endorsement of majors Eller Wilson and others of our prominent men and since writing the above has shown his devotion to the cause by volunteering in a company now raising at Port Gibson—

I desire also to still further aid the Cause by Calling to your attention, in a Similar manner one of my fellow citizens of Franklin Dr M R Clarke He is a native of South Carolina born and reared in Columbia and has seen service in two wars—the Florida & Mexican War

He was adjutant of the Palmetto Regiment & was in all the Battles in which that Glorious band were engaged, was wounded at Chepult-epeck & is again anxious to spend his time & life if need be in a cause in which his whole heart is enlisted He is competent for any position, and a [?] on any & everywhere—He would like to have a staff appointment with mississippi troops or any position in the army fitting his merits & experience

I think both these Gentlemen would be an acquisition to the cause

Franklin will be represented in the field ~~they~~ are trying to raise two companies from our isolated position off the lines of travel & telegraph the Proclamation of Lincoln was late in becoming generally known throughout the County; but it is having the effect of rousing the patriotism of the People & firing the popular heart, At a partial gathering in Meadville on Saturday 36 of our best men at once came forward & [?] themselves—There is to be a generall meeting on 26^th Where I doubt not a very large Company will be raised if not two—In another part of the County a similar effort is making with prospect of success

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I know and appreciate the difficulties of your position and under ordinary circumstances would not thus take your time—But I honestly believe I am doing the cause a service to let the authorities know if fit men for the emergency

I, as you know, I can be of no service in the field; but if there is any duty I can perform my services are freely tendered; all you have to do is to command me

Yours Truly
H. Cassedy

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Hiram Cassedy

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