From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from John Butts to R. J. Matthews, explaining that one of his bags had been stolen in Vicksburg, Mississippi, from the porter, and that part of the contents of his bag were found in the possession of John Thomas, who had been convicted of receiving stolen goods. Butts believes that Thomas has made amends for his part in the crime and deserves to be released. Butts also states that he had promised Thomas last year that he would do all that he could to help him but had not had an opportunity to do so.

Butts, John

June 7, 1870

Alcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894

Bags

Mississippi. Governor

Pardon

Porters

Prisoners

Theft

Hinds County (Miss.)

Issaquena County (Miss.)

Warren County (Miss.)

Item housed at Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Alcorn Series 786

Alcorn Series 786: Box 971, Folder 3

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