From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Incomplete letter from John R. Hicks, hospital physician at the city hospital of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, introducing A. Werner (possibly Adolph Werner, who is shown as a druggist on the 1870 census) to the governor in support of Werner's being appointed as the druggist of the city hospital. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Hicks's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi State Auditor Henry Musgrove to Mississippi Attorney General J. S. Morris, asking for clarification of Musgrove's duties and abilities to pay out expenditures approved by the Mississippi Militia commander-in-chief. On the reverse, Morris writes a reply to Musgrove. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Musgrove's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. H. Lynch to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing that the attitude towards public schools Adams County, Mississippi, is favorable among all classes. He also reports that the Adams County school board has been offered a large amount of land without price than they can use at present.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from F. M. White, president of the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, introducing Montgomery Lynch, a civil engineer. White asks for Lynch to be considered to take the survey of the Vicksburg and Memphis Railroad. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of White's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. Harwell at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, expressing his concern about the taxation of impoverished people, and the growing problem of increasing debt and how some items are being purchased on credit without a certainty of being able to pay it back. Harwell wishes the legislature to address this issue. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Harwell's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. Cathy, tax assessor at Corinth, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to tender his resignation and to suggest John Hinson as his replacement. At the bottom, several citizens and county officers endorse Hinson for the position.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Invoice from William Bunnell for travel and expenditures while in Neshoba and Newton Counties, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Wm. B. Battle at Hernando, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, reminding Alcorn that he feels as if the Republican party is nearing a split. Battle also writes of his fears of a new chancery clerk being appointed, and states that even if there is a new clerk that he will still fight hard against the building of an expensive new courthouse which he believes will divide the county. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Battle's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from G. A. Spivey at Winona, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, introducing his brother M. R. Spivey. This introduction is in hopes that M. R. Spivey will be able to fill a need that the governor has. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Spivey's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Edward Sheppen at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking to have his appointment as commissioner of deeds renewed. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Sheppen's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from C. W. Wilson, clerk of the circuit court of Lafayette County, Mississippi to H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Hewson that the person who was to deliver reprints of a circular that was to be delivered to Hewson by a friend was mislaid and not delivered. Wilson states that if Hewson still needs the circulars he is to send up another set of blanks and he will fill the order again. Included is a note from Hewson giving an executive summary of Wilson's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Robert Snowden at Meridian, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn of the sale, and proceeds from said sale, of 16th Section Lands. Snowden also asks for clarification on the use and control of said funds if they should be deposited in the county accounts or within the account of the township where the land was sold. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Snowden's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Chief of Police F. W. O'Donnell at Memphis, Tennessee, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking Alcorn if there is a reward offered for the capture of William Binger, Henry Binger, and Calhoun Applegate, who are charged with the murder of Orin Brantley of Winona, Mississippi. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of O'Donnell's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Two letters and a sworn statement from C. M. Thomas, W. A. M. Hemy, and A. J. Shipman to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning an escapee from the jail of Noxubee County, Mississippi. Thomas writes to say that he had investigated the incident which was first reported as having been an abduction of a prisoner with the "help" of the guards on duty by masked men; however Thomas says that this was false and the prisoner escaped from the jail by jumping out of a window. Additional correspondance details the other accounts of the incident.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Unfinished report from E. W. Laird, listing nominations for county officers from several counties. Notes include dates of appointments, names of officers, and notes of those who failed to qualify. At the end of the report, Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn signs his name and requests the advice and consent of the Mississippi State Senate for the appointments.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Wm. C. Chamberlain at Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking Alcorn to comply with the petition that has been submitted to him by the citizens of Crystal Springs to appoint William Fairman as mayor and William Smith as constable. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Chamberlain's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. A. Wilkinson at Macon, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn of a growing sentiment that Wilkinson is an illegal member of the Board of Supervisors for Noxubee County, Mississippi. Wilkinson would like for Alcorn to respond to his legitimacy in being a supervisor within the county. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Wilkinson's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from John R. Hicks, hospital physician at the city hospital of Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that D. A. Lehuse (spelling is probably wrong) had been selected by the Vicksburg Board of Alderman as the superintendent of the city hospital. Hicks also makes his case that he did not need the assistance of this person's office. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Hicks's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Doctor Jno. Brownrigg at Columbus, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that, despite statements to the contrary, Columbus Mayor David L. Wallace is not drinking. Brownrigg states that Wallace was following Brownrigg's prescription that he have a beer once or twice a day. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Brownrigg's letter.