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- GLC#
- GLC01962
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 8 May 1863
- Author/Creator
- Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
- Title
- to James Whitfield
- Place Written
- Richmond, Virginia
- Pagination
- 6 p. : Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Along with Mississippi Governor Whitfield, the letter is addressed to Bishop Robert Paine, James T. Harrison, and Dr. Sykes. Davis responds to their letter regarding the defense of Columbus, Mississippi. He assures them that he is concerned for the city (and northeastern Mississippi), and that he is engaging in activities to ensure the regions safety. He also expresses his sympathy for the sufferings of their people.
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