From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mary Beckman to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning her brother William A. Moxest, whom she has not heard from since last October. She tells Alcorn that her brother now resides in Mississippi and was appointed by Alcorn as a detective. She asks Alcorn to relay a letter from her to her brother.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter of resignation from R. E. V. Yates, an Alderman in Macon, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, due to recently being appointed to the County Board of Supervisors for Noxubee County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Central Railroad President Absalom Madden West to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recommending James Hart to succeed Mr. Nobors or one of the African American men on the city council of Holly Springs, Mississippi, and giving his objection to the suggestion of Mr. Emory for the same position. (Note from O. Davis endorsing the letter)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter written on behalf of Angeline Thomas to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting that Alcorn look into why property that was willed to Mrs. Thomas, an African American woman, by Thomas Williams (who died in 1858) has not been given to her by the courts.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Charles Clark to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to give his opinion of the character of a Mr. H. S. Frazier.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Anderson Rutland to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recounting the events of how he was first imprisoned during the Civil War for horse theft and how he came to be released, only to be rearrested. He is asking Alcorn to review his case to see if his second arrest was legal in hopes that Alcorn would order his release.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from James K. Mulkey to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting to be appointed as a United States Steamboat Detective and offers to work without salary by financing the position with government levied fines. Mulkey explains that the ongoing negligence from steamboat workers and corruption from the inspectors is the reason for many of the steamboat disasters. He believes this can be remedied by taking up this position.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from G. M. Abbott to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, notifying him of the resignation of A. P. Shattuck from the office of Mayor of Okolona, Mississippi. By the request of John Whib, Abbott recommends W. E. Weddell and E. J. Buford as Aldermen, as well as E. J. Ruford to replace Rich A. Pollard who does not act as Aldermen but has not resigned either.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Petition from M. Drane to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting the removal of the current sheriff of Wayne County, Mississippi. (Note included from S. Evans supporting the recommendation) (Petition not included)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. J. Bradford to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to tell Alcorn of his thoughts on the current county clerk, Mr. Sarris, who Bradford accuses of having a drinking problem. and to suggest that he be removed or replaced.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Charles W. Frazer to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning land certificates he wishes Alcorn to sign as soon as possible.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. R. McLaurin to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, expressing his views of the school funding laws and voicing his thoughts that the funds are not being spent appropriately.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Record from Henry B. Whitfield, which shows a receipt for the amount of $200.00 in certificates of indebtedness given to Whitfield to be spent as Alcorn has directed.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Petition from C. S. Swan to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, expressing recommendations for appointments of several different offices in Newton County, Mississippi. (This document was signed by several other Newton County Officials)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. W. Wader to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning the school fund for education and the laws governing the disbursement of said funds.