Letter from Henry B. Whitfield to Travis Rhodes; February 1, 1876

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Letter from Henry B. Whitfield to Travis Rhodes; February 1, 1876

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Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933 Orr, John A.Rhodes, Travis Sparks, James W.Whitfield, Henry B.

Events

Criminal Procedure Criminal Procedure--Pardon

Organizations

Mississippi--Executive Department

Occupations

Judges Secretaries

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Mississippi--Hinds County Mississippi--Lowndes County. Columbus

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Imprisoned People's Families Imprisoned people

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Columbus, Missi.
Feby.1.^st 1876.

Capt Travis. Rhodes
Jackson, Missi.

D.^r. Sir,

I have just received a letter from the brother of Ja^s W. Sparks, Making inquiry, as to whether the pardon for Ja^s W. Sparks, on the rec-commendation of Judge John. A. Orr and myself has been granted. Please let me know, as his brother seems very anxious on the subject. I am,

Your^s Truly,

Henry B. Whitfield

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

Lowndes County,

From H. B. Whitfield
Address Columbus
Dated Feby 1, 1876
Received _" 3 _"
Answered [gap]

SUBJECT:

Asking about a pardon for J W Sparks.

(Inclosures [gap])

ADELBERT AMES,
Governor

TRAVIS RHODES,
Private Secretary.