Z 1838.000 Smythe (George Alfred) Papers

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1. Correspondence. 1863; 1867. 2 items. This series contains a letter written by George Alfred Smythe to Governor John J. Pettus concerning Smythe's request for an exemption from service in the Hinds County Militia during the Civil War. Smythe sought exemption from military service because he was a clergyman. The letter is endorsed by the enrolling officer who acknowledged Smythe's entitlement to the exemption. Also present is a letter signed by D. N. Barrows, mayor of Jackson, recommending Smythe as pension agent for the state of Mississippi. Arranged chronologically. Box 1, Folder 1.
2. Legal Papers. 1859; 1864; 1867; 1880; 1886. 7 items. This series contains various legal papers of George Alfred Smythe including his citizenship papers, 1859; his certificate of exemption from military service, 1864; his voter registration papers, 1867; and his commission signed by Governor John M. Stone appointing him a trustee of the Institute for the Blind, 1880. Arranged chronologically. Box 1, Folder 2.
3. Land Deeds. 1847; 1851–1853; 1859–1860; 1863; 1883; n.d. 10 items. This series contains various land deeds for Hinds County properties purchased by Smythe. Arranged chronologically. Box 1, Folder 3.
4. Promissory Notes. 1875; 1880; 1882–1883. 5 items. This series contains various promissory notes signed by George Alfred Smythe. Arranged chronologically. Box 1, Folder 4.
5. Invoices and Receipts. 1888; 1921. 6 items. This series contains various invoices and receipts. Arranged chronologically. Box 1, Folder 5.