Letter from M. M. J. Terry to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; November 16, 1861

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Letter from M. M. J. Terry to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; November 16, 1861

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Davis, Isaac Davis, Joseph Robert, 1825-1896 Davis, Susan Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Terry, M. M. J.

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Clubs and Secret Societies Clubs and Secret Societies--Freemasons Mississippi--State Hospital

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Medical Profession Medical Profession--Matrons

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Mississippi--Madison County. Canton Virginia--Independent City. Richmond

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His Excellency Govenor Pettus

Honored Sir

Your Charity and benign goodness, will I trust; Plead my apology for the liberty I take in addressing you.

As old M^rs Davis is preparing to join her Son "Col Jos. R. Davis at Richmond. this sad change will deprive me of the protection of an amiable Lady, and a home. Allow me to solicit your Excellency for God Sake, and as the Wife and Sister of a Free Mason. I call on you to allow me fill the Position as Maitress at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, or, any Position vacant. I have written to M^r Davis, as it is very possible he may not be able to come here at present to Solicit your Excellency's interest in my behalf. That Gentleman can vouch for me.

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With the highest mark of respect
I have the honor to be
Your Excellency's
Very humble Servant
M. M. J. Terry

Residence of Col Jos. R. Davis Near Canton—

Nov 16^th 1861