Letter from W. R. Chew to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark; September 4, 1864

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Letter from W. R. Chew to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark; September 4, 1864

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People

Chew, W. R.Clark, Charles, 1811-1877

Military Units

Confederate States of America. Army of Tennessee

Organizations

Ladies Military Aid Society Mississippi Relief Association (Atlanta, Ga.)

Occupations

Secretaries Telegraphers

Places

Alabama Barnesville (Ga.)Brandon (Miss.)Georgia Meridian (Miss.)Montgomery (Ala.)

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Disease and illness Wounds and injuries

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Brandon Miss Sept 4th 1864

His Excellency

Chas. Clark

Sir—I was informed by the Telegraph Operator at Montgomery Ala. as I passed through a few days Since, a telegram passed through the Officer at that place from you to mysilf informing me, a Sum of money for the benefit of our Sick & wounded of the Army of Ten. was Subject to my order—

I expect to return to my post of duty about 15^th Inst. Please inform me at what point the money is deposited—If it is convenient, for you to deposit it at Merid-ian, it will both Save time & expinse in getting it, as I could receive it there on my return. Of this, how ever, you must be the judge—As our Association is much in need of funds, I hope Such arrange-ment can be made as to enable me to take it on with me. The ladies of our little town rec^d—about $1000 last night for our association—proceeds of a [Tableaux?] Exhibition—The supply of Cotton in

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Ga. being very limited, we need, very much an amount sufficient to make pillow &c for our bedding—Straw being the only ar-ticle we can get. Would it be practica-ble to send a few Bales for that purpose. If you think so Ship to Barnesville Ga—

Hoping to hear from you soon at this place

I am Sir Very Respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt

W. R. Chew Secty
Miss R. Association
Army Ten—