Letter from Reuben Davis to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus; May 12, 1862

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Letter from Reuben Davis to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus; May 12, 1862

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People

Davis, Reuben, 1813-1890 Gordon, James Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 White, James F.

Events

Military Events--Military elections

Military Units

Confederate States of America. Army Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Cavalry Regiment, 2nd. Company I

Organizations

Mississippi--Legislature Mississippi--Legislature. House of Representatives

Places

Mississippi--Hinds County. Jackson Mississippi--Lowndes County. Columbus Mississippi--Monroe County. Aberdeen Virginia--Independent City. Richmond

Page 1

House of Representatives
Aberdeen 12' May 1862

His Excellency
Jno J Pettus

Dear Sir

Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Capt James F White of this County—He has raised a cavalry company for Col Gordon Regiment. The company is now in Columbus Missi He was elected Capt and ~~comes~~ visits Jack-son for his Commission—He is a gentleman and a man of honor- give him your kind attention—Did you get any letter from Rich-mond—

Your friend,

R Davis

Page 2

Hon R. Davis introducing Capt. White

May 1862

His Excellency
Jno J Pettus

Jackson
Mississi