Letter from V. L. Terrell to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 11, 1861

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Letter from V. L. Terrell to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 11, 1861

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People

Holloway, H. C.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Terrell, V. L.

Events

Crime Crime--Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Criminal Procedure--Clemency

Military Units

Mississippi. Militia Mississippi. Militia. Cavalry Battalion/Regiment, 7th Mississippi. Militia. Cavalry Battalion/Regiment, 7th. Company I

Organizations

Mississippi. Supreme Court

Places

Mississippi--Jefferson Davis County. Mount Carmel

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Mt. Carmel, Miss.
Sept 11^" 1861

Governor John J. Pettus:

Dear Sir:

This will be presented to you by my Friend H. C. Holloway, who brings to you a petition from his entire Company. I believe, asking your clemency in his fav-or. Mr. H. Stands charged in an appeal case now pending in the Su-preme Court of "An assault with intent to kill." He has volunteered and is on his way to be mustered into service. But he is not willing to leave his sureities on his Bond, nor the case unsettled. He will state to you anything you many wish further to know. Such a unanimity in his company in his favor together with his patriotic enthusiasm I have no doubt will merit and receive your kindest consideration

Any kindness shown Mr H. will be appreciated as a personal favor by your friend
V. L. Terrell

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V L Terrell
Sept 11^th, 1861