Letter from Elijah M. Davis to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; July 22, 1861

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Letter from Elijah M. Davis to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; July 22, 1861

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Davis, Charles Eugene Davis, Claudius Virginius Hughes Davis, Elijah M.Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Davis, Mrs. Elijah M.Felder, A. H.Harper, Alvarez Jackson, Moses Lattimore, William Murphy, Enoch H.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

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Confederate States of America. Army Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 16th Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 16th. Company A Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 22nd Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 22nd. Company E

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Amite County (Miss.)Corinth (Miss.)Jackson (Miss.)Liberty (Miss.)Missouri Virginia

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Near Liberty Amite County Missi
22^nd July 1861

To His Excellency
John J Pettus
Jackson
Missi

Dear Sir, I write In obedience to my own feelings, as well as at the request of my Three Sons, William Lattimore, Alvarez Harper, and Claudius Virginius Hughes Davis members of the Liberty Guards volunteers for the war. Whose proposition of service has been Received by the President and is now In camp awaiting marching orders To request your Excellency to permit their Brother, Charles Eugene Davis now at Corinth and a member of Capt Murphys Company Summit Rifles. 16th Regiment Mississippi Volunteers for Twelve months to be Transferred from his present position In the Summitt Rifles, to that of the Liberty Guards. So that the Brothers may all be together, we understand, that Two of C E Davis mess also Desire this change Mr—Jackson and Mr. A H Felder of this I

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will only state that It is so understood here; of my son Charles E. Davis, I spoke from his Letter and from his statement to Capt. S. J. [?] when at Corinth some time Since I hope this Request is not inconsistent with the service and the Judgement of your Excellency. and is granted. Rest assured Dear Sir that It will be appreciated, as well by the Brothers all, their mothers, as my self. But more Especially by their Mother; knowing the Dangers of the Camp, as well as the casualties of War. It is a trying time with Mrs. Davis is sending all of her sons save one. Little years old as our family Representatives for the Rights of the South, and the greatest regret she feels is that she cannot send more. In this good Cause, Mrs. Davis says when spoken to and asked have said she suffer to give them all up? and answered and says, The greatest Regret she has is that she ^has^ not others to send also—and If she should live to meet them on their ^return^ cherishes the belief that they will return bearing with them the good opinion of all that know them, and hear It said they have nobly done their Duty. It is not as yet, known when or whare the Liberty Guards will ordered

If to Virginia or Missouri, will have to pass Corinth whare Charles E. Davis & his friends can, (If permitted) fall into this Company—

I hope my digression in speaking of their mother and our sons will be excused, Knowing that you are ^a^ Father, and possibly have an offspring of the like kind for this Good cause. I believe that you will, and can, appreciate our feelings In this matter,

Tendering to you my best regards; and hoping the Day may again arive, when we may renew our former acquaintenance I subscribe myself yours very Respectfully &C

Elijah M. Davis

ages of our sons
William L. Davis Born 13th Augt. 1835
Charles E. Davis " 11th June 1837
Alvary H. Davis " 24th Dec. 1841
Claudius V. H Davis " 23rd June 1843

We claim them as Star Boys and think they will prove themselves as such.

E.M. Davis

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Elijah M Davis

Ansd July 24^th 1861