Letter from Martha S. Boddie to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; February 1862

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Letter from Martha S. Boddie to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; February 1862

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Boddie, Martha S.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

Organizations

Clubs and Secret Societies Clubs and Secret Societies--Ladies Military Aid Society Clubs and Secret Societies--Ladies Military Aid Society. New Orleans, La.

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Newspapers Newspapers--Louisiana Newspapers--Louisiana. New Orleans Crescent

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Louisiana--Orleans Parish. New Orleans Mississippi--Hinds County. Jackson

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Gov. Pettus,

Sir,

I notice in the New Orlean-s Crescent, a most deserving are A enterprising proposition of The Ladies of that city viz asking contributions to build a Gun Boat. I presume the subscription is still open. And should you deem it worthy of your time and trouble, I would be thankful to trans=mit through you to them one thousand or twelve hundred dollars worth of diamonds to aid in the accomplish-ment of this noble and useful work. I would not [annoy?] you with this, but I know of no reliable way of conveying it to the Ladies of N., O, neither do I know to whose to write for any information. My love and hope for freedom is my plea for this

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trouble to you. Should you think this worthy of notice, I await your answer, and will remit to you my contributions where you wish.

I have the honor to be yours with much respect,
Martha, S. Boddie,

To Gov J^no,, J. Pettus.
Jackson.

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Mrs M. S Boddie contribution for Gun Boat Society

Feb 1862