From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from William H. Bolton to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to inquire about the likelihood of Dr. Stiles receiving an appointment from the Governor, and vowing to sign his bond and be sure it is paid up if Dr. Stiles were to be appointed. Bolton also states that he will see that all appointed Republicans have their bonds paid up as well, and finally states that he is not trying to have anyone removed, just that he supports the Republicans of the area.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Receipt from the State of Mississippi to William H. Washington, incurred during the pursuit of a Turner, also known as John Shelley, who was wanted for murder in Clarke County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from R. A. Hendley to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, tendering his resignation as a supervisor of Clarke County, Mississippi, due to ill health, and recommending Ira J. Carter to replace him.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Secretary of State James Lynch to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing that J. E. Dumas has declined the appointment to the office of county supervisor of District 4 in Leake County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from H. P. Regan to Mississippi State Auditor Henry Musgrove, claiming to have never been qualified to collect any portion of the common school fund in his duties as county treasurer, and also calling attention to his resignation tendered previously and asking that his successor be appointed as soon as possible.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. F. Boulden to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking to be appointed to the office of treasurer for Alcorn University.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Thomas S. Hardee to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing that he has the new map nearly ready and will have a copy ready for the Governor's inspection by the first week of July. Hardee also states that he was delayed by waiting on census returns and that he will meet with the Governor the following week.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Samuel Leyeus to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting an appointment to the Vicksburg, Mississippi, City Council.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. E. Jolley to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, addressing a letter he sent on June 9, 1871 concerning an incident where a county sheriff would not receive a prisoner.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from F. S. Pate to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, stating that Thomas Welch is living at large in Dyer County, Tennessee, and asking Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn to send a requisition to the Governor of Tennessee. Indictment from the Grand Jury of Union County, Mississippi against Thomas Welch is attached.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Henry S. Williams to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing resolution of support for General J. C. Webber whom, having been removed from the office of Mayor of the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi by the Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, hopes to be reinstated as Mayor of said city. This resolution was passed or adopted by the Republicans of the City of Vicksburg.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Finis H. Little to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing in response to his telegraph sent to Sheriff Anderson concerning prisoners Moore and Gewin. Little also states that he believes that Moore will be acquitted and would not try to escape.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Secretary of State James Lynch to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing that L. C. Baugh has declined the appointment to the office of Marshal of Nesbitt, Mississippi, in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from T. D. Davis to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, tendering his resignation as treasurer of Rankin County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Inge and Whitfield to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning an account against the state in the amount of $500.00 and asking for a response from the Governor concerning this account.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Incomplete letter to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, addressing accusations made against him and stating that these allegations are "wholly unjust and untrue".

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Petition from several citizens of Jasper County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting the removal of W. R. Boyd from the office of county treasurer.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. T. Connell to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking to verify if he has issued a commission for the appointment of the District 5 Justice of the Peace in Lowndes County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. H. Simmons to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, insisting that he has not been given a docket from the Board of Supervisors and requests said docket from the Governor.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. W. Campbell to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking for an appointment for himself in order to support his family.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. C. McDonald to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, tendering his resignation from the Board of Supervisors of Clarke County, Mississippi.