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Memoir 2, Page 84, John Gill Shorter

"Notes signed by Jno. Gill Shorter were nearly as good as gold."

John Gill Shorter (also known as Johnathan Gill Shorter) was governor of Alabama from 1861-1863. Despite his initial opposition to secession, he was elected on a pro-slavery and limited government ticket. As the necessities of war hit the state, he was forced to increase the role of government, a move which eventually led to his loss of the 1863 election.'>Jno. Gill Shorter were nearly good as gold.