From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Resolution from James Birney of Michigan stating that it tenders to the U. S. government its military power and resources.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William S. Barry, a delegate to the Confederate Congress at Montgomery, Alabama, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus informing Pettus of current legislation.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William D. McKay in Bloomfield, Kentucky, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting arms for a military company being raised to support secession in Kentucky.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Walter Goodman in Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking Governor Pettus if he is to be sent on a trip.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. A. P. Jones in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning an indictment against Thomas Stewart.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Texas Governor Sam Houston to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus transmitting the Texas secession ordinance. (Ordinance not included)
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from United States Senator Jefferson Davis at Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus resigning his commission as Major General of Mississippi volunteers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. S. Buck in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the conviction of Abel R. Burks for kidnapping.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from the Postmaster at Charleston, Mississippi, James R. Gates to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus enclosing letter sent by the U. S. post office finance officer.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Pierce Williams in Mobile, Alabama, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the establishment of a telegraph line along the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from O. Davis in Ripley, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the bank notes in circulation in North Mississippi.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Major General of Mississippi Militia W. W. W. Wood to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the military system set up by the state secession convention.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from M. R. Clark in Franklin County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus tendering Clark's services as a military officer.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Louisiana Governor Thomas O. Moore to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus transmitting the state ordinance of secession.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus transmitting a resolution calling for a "convention of the United States."
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus transmitting the resolution of the Kentucky State Legislature.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from John J. McRae in Buckatunna, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the governor's appointment of George S. Gaines as secession commissioner to Florida.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from James R. Gates in Charleston, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning post office matters.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. S. Beazley in Spring Ridge, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning operation of the post office there.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. F. Arnold in Rienzi, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting that Governor Pettus send him two puppies to give to his son.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. C. Slocomb, a member of the "Yazoo Volunteers," to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus calling Pettus' attention to an article in the "Yazoo Democrat."
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. C. Locke at Macksville, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus offering to act as postal carrier for his community.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. B. Williams in Mobile, Alabama, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning a bond for the purchase of rifles.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. B. Knight in Handsboro, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning design for a flag for the state of Mississippi.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Illinois Governor Richard Yates to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus enclosing resolution of the Illinois legislature concerning convention of states.
