Letter from H. M. Mosely to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; October 28, 1862

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Letter from H. M. Mosely to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; October 28, 1862

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Moseley, H. M.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Starke, Peter B.

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Military Events--Military discharge Political Office--Appointment to office

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Confederate States of America. Army Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Cavalry Regiment, 28th

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Kentucky Mississippi--Hinds County. Jackson Mississippi--Rankin County. Brandon

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Jackson Miss October 28^th 1862

Gov, Jno. J, Pettus

Dear Sir—

I am Very desirous of Securing a clerkship or some position in one of the many offices connected with the Government of the C, S. A. where I will not be exposed to all the hardships incident to camp life, My reasons for making this appeal are these—I am So physically constituted that I cannot enjoy any sort of health in the camp. Last Year I served my time in Kentucky, and for the Past 7 months I have been a member of one of the Companies belonging to Col. P. B. Starkes Cavalry Regiment During the greater portion of this time I have been in wretched health,—active service I find I cannot endure,

I wish still to render Service to my Country, but as I find I can do but little in the field, it is my desire to make myself useful in Some other department—You will then please give me Some detail from my regiment to Some office in the Government, if in your power, or consistent with your will, I have Considerable experience in buisiness pursuits, having been a clerk in large Mercantile Establish-ments for 5 years, as Bookkeeper 3 Years, and a Conductor upon the Rail Road 1 Year, I can get any number of letters of Recommendation in regard to my buisiness Qualifications as well as to my moral character and good standing in the community, If You can do any thing for me Governor, you will bestow an everlasting favor and one that shall not be forgotten, I do not wish to be discharged from service, (for by applying for a discharge, I am confident I could get one,) but I am willing still to continue in the good cause, Let me hear from You Very Soon, Write

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me at Brandon Miss,—

With all respect Governor I am
Your Obedient Servant
H M Moseley

To his Excellency Jno J Pettus
Governor State of Mississippi

H. M Moseley
asking an office appointment

Nov. 1^st,, 1862