Letter from B. B. Lindsey to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; May 30, 1862

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Letter from B. B. Lindsey to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; May 30, 1862

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Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893 Lindsey, B. B.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

Events

General Orders. United States. Army--No. 028 Military Events--Recruiting and enlistment

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Confederate States of America. Irregulars Under Review Under Review--Brigades United States. Army

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Kentucky--Warren County. Bowling Green Mississippi--Winston County. Webster

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Webster Miss May 30^th 1862

Gov John J Pettus

Dear Sir

Their are a great many Invalids like my self unable to discharge the common Duties of a soldier who desire to do something for their country in this her struggle for Independence in this dark hour Every true friend of his country is trying to act some part that he thinks he can perform and I wish and it is the wish of others to know if you would Receive a company of one hundred well mounted guerilla all we ask is food for our selves and horses and will hunt the yankie vandals where ever they tread the soil of our state all we ask is food and the privilege of fighting in our own way I we think it is time for some such companies and wish to know whether you can and will receive us I am confident we can make you such a Company if Desired we wish to be Independent of any regiment or Brigade as the whole of us would be Invalids and old men whilst I was in Boling green last winter my better half fed my twin Boys on the anticipation of Pa Bringing them home a young Yankey and not Bringing them one [?] will [?] them But I must try it again Butlers order &c 28 has caused the Blood to run high in our veins let me hear from you

Yours Formally

B. B. Lindsey

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B. B. Lindley wishes to raise Guerilla Company

May 1862

Webster Miss
May 31^st 1862

Paid 5^cts

Gov John J Pettus
Jackson Miss