Letter from W. R. Barksdale to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; March 17, 1863

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Letter from W. R. Barksdale to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; March 17, 1863

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Featherston, Winfield Scott, 1819-1891 Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Barksdale, H. R.

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Confederate States of America. Army Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi. Infantry Regiment, 17th Mississippi. Militia

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Headquarters, Military

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Vicksburg (Miss.) Military training camps--Camp Milldale (Miss.)

Letter from W. R. Barksdale to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; March 17, 1863

Head Qrs Featherstons Brigade
Vicksburg Miss.
March 17, 1863

To His Excellency
John J. Pettus

Sir

The Brig Gen Comd'g directs me to inquire of you if he can obtain by requisition or otherwise for the troops of his command a part of the tents camp & Garrison Equippage left by the Malitia at Milldale. He is informed that but few remain at that place and that they are in all respects well appointed

Very Respectfully
Your obt Serv't

H R Barksdale
A. A. G.
Featherstons Brigade