Letter from Erasmus R. Burt to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; May 27, 1861

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Letter from Erasmus R. Burt to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; May 27, 1861

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Burt, E. R.Melton, Unknown Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Shaw, Unknown Watkins, E.

Events

Military Events--Military discharge

Places

Mississippi--Alcorn County. Corinth Mississippi--Hinds County. Jackson

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Military Status--Prisoners of war

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"Camp Boswick"
Corinth May 27/61

Gov J. J. Pettus
Jackson,

Dear Sir

The bearers of this note messrs Melton & Shaw wish a discharge from the service in my Company. I am more than willing that you will grant it and hope you will do so without any hesitation.

Respectfully yours
E. R. Burt
Capt Burt Rifles
per E Watkin
Secretary,

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May 12^th 1861

E R Burt

Consent for discharge of Shaw & Melton