Letter from William R. Nutt to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 25, 1863

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Letter from William R. Nutt to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; September 25, 1863

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People

Harris, Jeptha V.Nutt, William R.Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867 Rives, James H.Theobald, G. R.

Events

Criminal Procedure Criminal Procedure--Parole Finances Finances--Collecting of accounts Military Events--Commission Resignation

Military Units

Mississippi. Militia Mississippi. Militia. Minute Men Infantry Battalion, 3rd (1862-1863)Mississippi. Militia. Minute Men Infantry Battalion, 3rd (1862-1863). Company D

Places

Mississippi--Clarke County. Enterprise Mississippi--Noxubee County. Macon

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Impoverished People Prisoners of War

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Enterprise Miss
Sept 25^th 1863

Sir.

I would beg leave to state, that, I am here without money and would respectfully ask to have my account settled.

You are aware that I am a Paroled Prisoner. and of course cannot follow my profession as Drill Master. or serve in any other capacity, and so far as speculating on the necesseties of the people is concerned. I possitively will not do it.

On the 27^th of July last I tendered you my resignation through Col Rives. which was refused. and of course I expected
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my pay to go on.

On the 17^th of July I was relieved from Genl Harris Brigade by his order, a copy of which is enclosed herewith If my account requires Genl Harris approval. be kind enough to make any remarks on it you may see proper. Any communication addressed to me Care Maj G R Theobald at this place will be received Please let me know what your dicision is. in regard to this matter.

Respectfully
Yr obdt svt

W^m R Nutt
Capt & Drill Master

To his Excellency
Jno J Pettus
Gov of Miss.
Macon

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Capt W^m R Nutt
Enterprise
Miss
Sept 25th 1863