Letter from C. H. Mallory to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; July 16, 1862

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Letter from C. H. Mallory to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; July 16, 1862

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People

Mallory, C. H.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

Events

Military Events--Commission Resignation Military Events--Recruiting and enlistment

Military Units

Confederate States of America. Army Confederate States of America. Navy

Organizations

Watercraft Watercraft--Morgan (Steamer)

Places

Bodies of Water--Alabama. Mobile Bay Maryland

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Confederate Steamer Morgan Mobile Harbor
July 16^th 1862

Gov Pettus

Dear Sir,

Being anxious to serve in the Mississippi I hereby tender you my services. I am an Officer of the C. S. Navy holding the rank of Gunner, My only reason for this step is the inactivity of our Navy, We have no opportunity of doing any-thing and I cannot remain idle and see so many of my countrymen suffering for our distressed county.

My inention is to resign from the Navy and enter the army in Some capacity. I am a native of Maryland and tender my services to the State of Miss as a Gunner. I understand heavy ordinance on board Ship and in Battery. It is my profissin

Respectfully your ob'nt Ser^v

C H Mallory
Gunner. C S N

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July 16. 1862
C. H. Mallory