Letter from P.G. Norman to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus; March 27, 1863

Confederate States of America. Army.; Military deserters; Mississippi. Governor; Mississippi. Militia; Pettus, John Jones, 1813-1867.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from P. G. Norman, a Sergeant in the 1st Mississippi Infantry State Troops, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning public approval of desertion from the army.

Norman, P. G.

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1863-03-27

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1863

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Canton Miss
March 27th 1863
To Gov, J, J, Pettus
Dear Sir

I am here on Detail from Co. (F) 1st" Regt Miss. State troops to arrest and bring to Camp all absentees who are absent without Leave—I find to My Surprise that Publick Sentiment in this place Encourages desertion from the state troops. and Civil officers are very Inefficient in arresting Parties. hence their obstinency. and harsh measures will have to be applyed. I Contend that all Should be Carried back without favor or affection. and I am willing to do my Part in accomplishing that End

I would be pleased to have your oppinion on the mater. at your Earliest Conven-

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-ience. as I dont want to act unless I am Justified by Law

Yours Very Respectfuly
P G Norman
1st Lt Co (F) 1st Regt
Miss S. T.

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Sergt P, G, Norman
Answered
Apl 6th 1863

Measures will be taken to send them back