Letter from A. L. Scott to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; September 23, 1875

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Letter from A. L. Scott to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; September 23, 1875

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People

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933 Harney, William H.Rhodes, Travis Scott, A. L.

Events

Crime Crime--Riots Military Events--Recruiting and enlistment Political Office--Appointment to office

Military Units

Mississippi. Militia

Organizations

Mississippi--Executive Department

Occupations

Judges Judges. Justices of the Peace Law Enforcement Law Enforcement--Sheriffs Secretaries

Places

Mississippi--Hinds County. Edwards

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Edwards Sept 23—1875

His Excellency
Alber Ames

Sir,

I beg leave to state that a military company of Volunteers is being formed at this point & a majority of its members express a pref-erance, for my appointmnt as its captain which I hereby solicit hoping & Praying for early and favorable action in this mater

I have The honor ^to be^ Your Obt Servt

A L Scott

I approve the above
heartily—(signed) W^m H Harney

Edwards Sept 23 1875

To His Excellency Adelbert Ames

Sir /

Having Just Recd your communication through Sc'y Rhodes ^I^ hereby reply 1^st There are Insug'ts here that ought to be punished but the person in possesion of the facts dare not come forward & testify there is non man here that will serve a warrant upon an insurgent or disturber against the public peace give me a company of

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federal soldiers and Equipage for a militia Company instantly and we will bring the lawless to Justice otherwise we dare not assume that intention an early response will oblige your humble servant.

A L Scott

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Copy 63

Executive Office
State of Miss
County of Hinds

From A L Scott J. P.
Add. Edwards Miss
Dated Sept 23 1875
Recd " 24, 75

Subject

Military company is being organized

Majority prefer said Scott as Captain solicts Appointmt approved by sherif Harney

Inclosure Parties dare not testify but with a co of U S soldiers can serve warrant in cases of late riot.

A Ames
Gov

Travis Rhodes
Scy ([coin?] [copier?])