S. G. Marks searching for his father's brother Mathew Perry

DEAR EDITOR- I wish to inquire
for my father’s brother. Father’s
name was Marks Perry and his
brother was Mathew Perry. He
belonged to Presley Perry during
the war, and he carried him to Mis-
sissippi [Mississippi] from the line of Texas and
Louisiana. His mother’s name was
Silvy, father’s Simon. They be
longed [belonged] to Dr. Havard. Please ad-
dress [address] me at Shreveport, La.
S. G. MARKS