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Letter from William Desment to A.B.Dilsworth ( Jones County,Mississippi October 20th 1857) detailing grievance of land dispute between his neighbor George P.Smith. Mr. Dement received such notice of defense of position from Colonel Joel E.Welborn of Jones County. Mr. Desment concludes the letter by stating if Mr. Smith protest of the rights of the state ( Mississippi) is successful... his land will be worthless !
Handsome 1856 3ยข brownish carmine Washington Stamp
War Confederate Records: J. E. Welborn, Major Commander, 7th Mississippi Battalion, to A. A. Gen'l, Nov. 1, 1862, Compiled Service Records, Joel E. Welborn, Co. E, 7th Battalion ...
George P. Smith Jr. age 21 listed in 1860 Jones county census (William Dement age 26) listed as a farmer.
Letter measures 8 x 12 inches
Handsome 1856 3ยข brownish carmine Washington Stamp
War Confederate Records: J. E. Welborn, Major Commander, 7th Mississippi Battalion, to A. A. Gen'l, Nov. 1, 1862, Compiled Service Records, Joel E. Welborn, Co. E, 7th Battalion ...
George P. Smith Jr. age 21 listed in 1860 Jones county census (William Dement age 26) listed as a farmer.
Letter measures 8 x 12 inches
