From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. D. McLindon to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's private secretary H. F. Hewson, requesting to know if the reward money that has been paid to John D. Moore, Sheriff of Lincoln County, Mississippi, was paid out of the Secret Service funds for the capture of James Dyas, who is charged with murder.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from D. M. Dunlap to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting Alcorn to use his influence to preserve the Sabbath day laws currently in place in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, which seem to keep certain types of businesses closed on the Sabbath. Dunlap states that there is a petition being circulated to be presented to the legislature to this effect.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Sheriff S. C. Anderson to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn. Anderson states that Marion Lacey left Aberdeen, Mississippi, of his own accord and was not kidnapped. He also states that there were two indictments pending against Mr. Lacey, that there were hostile feelings towards him in the area, and that his life may be threatened if he were to return.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Ben F. Trimble to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting to have an account paid in the amount of $200 to his mother Nancy.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Dr. John R. Hicks to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, stating recommendations for persons worthy of being appointed to the Board of Trustees of the State Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from S. J. Gholson to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn concerning Marion Lacey, the mayor of Aberdeen, Mississippi, who was indicted by the grand jury. Gholson suggests that Lacey is in Jackson, Mississippi, and should be arrested and sent back to Aberdeen to stand trial.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. R. Bowden to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking for a requisition for an arrested horse thief, whom Bowden says has a number of aliases.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Sheriff L. E. Pradat to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's private secretary H. F. Hewson, acknowledging the receipt of a request from Alcorn to report all of the felonies that have occurred in Harrison County, Mississippi, where Pradat is the sheriff.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Proclamation from James English, the Governor of Connecticut, appointing Friday April 7, 1871, to be a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. A. Orr to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that James Murdoch murdered Evans Rogers near Shuqualak, Mississippi, and had also escaped. The letter goes on to give a physical description of Murdoch, stating that he is fond of whiskey and opium, and gives his demeanor while under the influence.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from M. K. Mister to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, noting that the Senate rejected David E. Thomas for district attorney and encouraging Alcorn to resubmit Thomas for the position, and that he will work to ensure his confirmation.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. Buford to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, giving Alcorn an update concerning the case of State v. Moore and Wilson.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. E. Gibbs to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, stating support for the appointment of Major H. B. Whitfield as the Mayor of Columbus, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. Benlenningham to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, giving his opinion of the current Board of Aldermen in Canton, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. C. Chandler to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, giving Alcorn his objections to a bill that determines the location or relocation of the Justice of Clarke County seat at Quitman, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. W. Dowling to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that M. Eskridge was in jail on the suspicion of having murdered a Mr. Brantly in Macon, Mississippi but was seen out with several town law enforcement officials last night.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from John Gillis to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting a pardon for Anderson Rutland, who has spent nearly three years in the penitentiary. The request is made due to the indigency of him and his family.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Albert Snowden to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning the Meridian Riot and Board of Aldermen. Snowden notes that there is racial tension.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from G. A. Watkins, a resident of West Point, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting information from Alcorn concerning the goings on within their county, as the African-American community has been scattered throughout the county and are not well informed on its business.