Letter from J. M. Smith to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey; July 27, 1865

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Letter from J. M. Smith to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey; July 27, 1865

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People

Sharkey, William Lewis, 1798-1873 Smith, J. M.Ware, Unknown

Events

Death Rituals--Burial

Places

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

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Death

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Brandon July 27.^th 65.

Gov.

It is my very painful duty to announce to you that Major Ware is dead. He died last night about half past Twelve, perfectly conscious to the last. He will be buried here this Evening at Five O'clock. Will you please inform his friends.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt

J. M. Smith

Hon Wm L. Sharkey
Governor of state of Missi
Jackson

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J. M. Smith announcing the death of Maj Ware