Letter from Matilda Sharkey to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; June 29, 1862

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Letter from Matilda Sharkey to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; June 29, 1862

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Alexander, J.Clark, Daniel M.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Sharkey, Matilda

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Confederate States of America--Draft Military Events--Military service exemption

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Mississippi. Militia United States. Army

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Plantations

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Medical Profession Medical Profession--Physicians Plantation overseers

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Mississippi--Hinds County. Brownsville

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Letter from Matilda Sharkey to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; June 29, 1862

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Brownsville Missi
June. 29^th 1862

Gov. Jno J. Pettus.

Respected Sir.

As I am left alone with the manage-ment of an estate my sons are all now engaged against our common enemy and I have no one to assist me except my Overse-er who is afficted by the loss of an eye. and will I fear be called out in the militia, I will take the liberty of requesting your excellency to exempt him from duty to Keep my interests from suffering materially which would be the case in his absence particularly as I do not res-ide on my Plantation.

Very Respectfully

Matilda. Sharkey

I certify that I Know Dan^l. M. Clark. and have recently rendered him medical attention. M^r. Clark is now Mr^s. Sharkey's overseer, and is the only White male on the said Mrs Sharkey's plantation.

J. Alexander M. D.