From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from W. H. Noble, Jr. to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating all river lands in the county are flooded, and asking what steps to take to help sufferers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for a pardon for Wesley Smith, who was convicted of grand larceny.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from Fred Barrett to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, indicating that Barrett has met with General Emory and recommended additional rations for Mississippi overflow sufferers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from M. Howard to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, containing a list of sufferers from the overflow.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from William McCary to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, estimating the number of Adams County, Mississippi, overflow sufferers at 1,800.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from William H. Lynch to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, drawing the Ames' attention to destitute African American people stranded in Deadman's Bend.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking that the President of the Board of Supervisors of Adams County, Mississippi, be put in charge of distributing rations since the sheriff seems indifferent to the African American population in the county.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from J. D. Cessor to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, accepting an appointment as overflow relief commissioner.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from M. Howard to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, informing Ames that Howard read a report of sufferers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from William H. Garland to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, recommending Reverend William Hoover for Superintendent of Pike County, Mississippi, schools with a newspaper article attached.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from Edward Davis Townsend to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, instructing Ames to contact J. C. Sullivan in reference to receipt and distribution of rations to overflow sufferers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. T. Morgan to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating that reports of needed aid are exaggerated in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for political reasons.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. R. Howe to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating that Howard introduced a new appropriation bill for overflow relief to the United States House of Representatives.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from M. Howard to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, containing a cover letter for a list of overflow sufferers in Fayette, Mississippi, as well as instructions on how to supply rations. The list not included.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from M. Howard to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating Howard leaves for the overflowed areas in the morning and will make a list of those impacted.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Benjamin A. Lee to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, accepting an appointment as member of relief committee.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from G. S. McMillan to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, explaining that McMillan was not able to open court in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, on time because of flooding.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from Fred Barrett to J. M. G. Parker, stating that Barrett received a letter from T. C. Sullivan and asking Parker to inform the Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from General W. H. Emory to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating that rations cannot be diverted from Louisiana to relieve Mississippi.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Blanche Kelso Bruce to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, recommending M. B. Sullivan for the relief committee.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from H. K. Thomas Jr. to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for assistance for those suffering from the Great Mississippi River Flood near Bovina, Mississippi.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for a pardon for 14 year old Fred Jenkins, who was convicted of the theft of $130.00.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Telegram from Henry Robert Pease to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating that the Mississippi Senate committee reported $60,000 for overflow relief and requests another update on the condition of the overflow sufferers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Thomas C. Sullivan to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, instructing Ames to set up a committee to oversee distribution of rations to overflow sufferers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. T. Morgan to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, acknowledging receipt of appointment as member of relief committee.
