Letter from Sarah P. E. Simmons to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; April 11, 1861

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Letter from Sarah P. E. Simmons to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; April 11, 1861

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Ellington, Jeremiah Kearney, Walter Marshall, C. K.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Robin, Unknown SMith, Robert H.Simmons, Sarah P. E.

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Universities and colleges Universities and colleges--Mississippi. University of Mississippi

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Mississippi--Hinds County. Edwards Mississippi--Hinds County. Jackson Mississippi--Madison County

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April the 11 1861

His Excellency Gov Pettus

Honored Sir,

pardon the boldness of a stranger who presumes to beg a favor of your Excel-lency.

I am an Applicant in behalf of my son (Jeremiah Elllington) for a scholarship in the State University.

My son's Father was killed by one now occupying a high position—He perhaps may use his position to defeat my application.

I am a native of the South—And have spent 20 years of my life in teaching in Madison & Hinds. My son is nearly ready to enter College. I wish him to be educated in this State. And my highest hope is that He may prove worthy of this his native Sunny Land.

I refer you most especially to Rev C. K. Marshall D. D.

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Col. Robin of Madison also Hon. Walter Kearney, formerly a student of mine. and to R. H. Smith my neighbor.

Your most Obdt. Srvt
Sarah P. E. Simmons
Edwards Depot

His Excellency
Gov Pettus
Jackson

April 11^th 1861
C. R. [?]

Mrs. Simmons