Sullivan v. Jones
Mississippi Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtSykes, P. J.
The appellee instituted proceedings in the chancery court to probate in solemn form the alleged last will and testament of Jesse D. Sullivan, deceased. The bill in substance alleges and the facts are that the appellee ivas the aunt of the deceased; that she aided and assisted him during his childhood; that he spent a great deal of his time with her, and was very fond of her; that during the late war he was in the army, and while stationed at Alexandria, La., wrote the following letters:
*106“Alexandria, La., 1/22/18.
“Mr. E. B. Jones, Weathersby, Miss. — Dearest Uncle: I will answer your letter I…
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