Letter from W. L. Davis to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; August 28, 1863

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Letter from W. L. Davis to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; August 28, 1863

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Clark, Charles, 1811-1877 Davis, W. L.Easterling, Simon Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867

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Military Events--Military service exemption Military Events--Recruiting and enlistment Wars and Military Conflicts--Mexican War, 1846-1848

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Mississippi. Militia Mississippi. Militia. Cavalry Regiment

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Mississippi--Bolivar County Mississippi--Holmes County Mississippi--Issaquena County Mississippi--Jasper County. Paulding Mississippi--Washington County Mississippi--Yazoo County

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Letter from W. L. Davis to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; August 28, 1863

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Paulding Miss
August 28^th 1863

John J Pettus

Dear friend

I take pleasure in recommending Leut Simon Easterling who desires an authority from you to raise a Calvary company of exempts and conscripts in the counties of Issaquena, Washington, Holmes, Yazoo, & Boliver. Lieutenent Easterling was in service under Gen. Chas. Clark in the Mexican war, and has been in the service of the state in the position of Second Lieuteant. He is a brave and gallant soldier and while in the Mexican service com-manded the respect and esteem of his comrades & officers. He has resided in that portion of the state for two or three years past. He is energetic in whatever he undertakes and is devoted to the Southern cause and will no doubt make an active and energetic officer and be of [incredible?] benefit in defense of our homes & country.
Your Obedient Servant

W. L. Davis