From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from S. W. Gere to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for arms to be sent to fend off white leaguers in Tate County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from W. F. Simonton to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, detailing an alleged armed assault against him by the Sheriff of Lee County, Mississippi, in Tupelo, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. T. Morgan to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, informing him of a meeting that was led by Dr. Moore in Yazoo City, Mississippi, and the resolution to resist any militia. A second letter from Morgan is attached, stating that justice of the peace M. A. Harris has been driven from the city and seeks protection.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Lewis McGee to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating that he cannot go home to Bolton, Mississippi, for fear for his life.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from W. H. Williams to Lewis McGee, telling him not to return from Jackson, Mississippi, because the local Democrats have vowed to kill any Republicans who went there.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from D. C. Beauchamp to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking to be appointed as tax collector to dispel any rumors of embezzlement.