Letter from S. S. Calhoun to Mississippi Governor Benjamin G. Humphreys; August 1, 1866

[National Mills seal]

Canton Miss. Aug. 1^st. 1866—

Hon. B. G. Humphries; Jackson Miss;

Governor;

Yours of date yesterday was rec^d. this morning. The existence of the organization you allude to was ascertained at the last term of our Circuit Court. March/66— It is certainly most desirable that the outlaws should be arrested & brought to justice.

If parties complaining will furnish tangible matter against any officer of the law, I shall, of course, promptly institute & prosecute proceedings against the person shown to be in default.

Most respectfully your servant—

S. S. Calhoun Dist. Atty. 5^th. J.D. Miss.

Aug. 2^nd 1866

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Canton, Miss. Aug. 1^st 1866

Calhoun, S. S. Dist. Atty. 5^th Ind Dist.

Letter of—

In reply to letter Calling his attention to Complaints of the existence of a band of outlaws in Yazoo & other Counties.