Letter from H. B. McClure to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; March 28, 1876

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Letter from H. B. McClure to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; March 28, 1876

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Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933 Howard, Mary Howard, Merryman Howard, Mike McClure, H. B.

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Criminal Procedure Criminal Procedure--Trial Political Office--Removal from office Voting

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Mississippi--Executive Department Political Parties Political Parties--Democratic Party (U.S.)

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Mississippi--Hinds County. Jackson Mississippi--Jefferson County. Fayette Mississippi--Lincoln County. Brookhaven

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Fayette Miss. Mch 28^th 1876.

Dear Governor,

I have read with regret the assertion of the Jackson Times on my absence, and other coments of the Press. I feel though that those who know me have no belief in said reports.—

I assure you, that in evry action and thought of mine in this crisis, I have had an eye to the interest of the Party I love. I knew the Intentions of Democratic Senators as to my expulsion, and have hoped to be able when the decisive Blow is to be given, To be able to get in the voice and vote of the District I have been honoured to represent—

You have your Council and trusty Senator around you, all you have to do is to command me. Probably It would be hard to have me secretly in the City and at a certain part of the proceedings at the proper time, for me to walk in to the Chamber and be Sworn in and claim my

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vote. Many have been false to you. But depend upon it, when needed you will find me true as steel—

This matter must be managed well. The bearer Mike Howard is Merrymans Son. He informs me that he don't think he can remain in Jackson longer than Satuarday next. I suggest that you prevail on him to remain during the trial He is trusty, and It would be well for him to corespond with me per telegram. He Mike, can address me, and no one will suspect anything, and when needed, You can be understood to be Executive Committee. Myself Credent-ials. For example, "Executive Committee need those Creden-tials" I will leave at once Via Brookhaven. You should arrange telegrams so as to allow me at least Fifty Hours to reach you.

Yours Truly

H B ^mClure

His Excellency
A. Ames
Jackson, Miss.

P. S. on Thurs.

Miss Mary Howard to be understood for me, and Mike to tel-egram that he need Money on a certain date, addressed to Miss Mary Howard The date will indicate about time I must be on hand Mary is Mikes Sister, and will send it to me at once. I reside next door to their house and their will be no delay. Mike will be at your service and Howard will get in also if needed. They are fight-ing him on his bond but all their attempts have thus far been defeated.

H. B. ^mC.