From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Receipt for 1 box of chemicals purchased by Mississippi State Geologist E. W. Hilgard.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Pontotoc County, Mississippi, from William P. Givhan, a member of the "Pontotoc Dragoons," asking for a discharge. (1st Mississippi Cavalry).
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William M. Griffin in Philadelphia, Mississippi, requesting passes for a group of men wishing to join the 11th Mississippi Infantry in Virginia.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William B. Owings in Columbus, Mississippi, asking if the state will provide uniforms to volunteer soldiers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. P. Millan in Natchez, Mississippi, requesting that wool donated for soldiers clothing be sent to the State Penitentiary.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. P. Mebane informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that he is sending a copy of the "U.S. Coast Survey" to help defend the Confederacy.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. N. Munroe in Columbus, Mississippi, concerning the mustering and equipping of the "Columbus Light Artillery."
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Confederate Captain W. B. Johnson at Chunky, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting tents and camp equipment for his company.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from V. A. Hays in Greensboro, Mississippi, concerning a program to buy guns from civilians for use by the military.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letters from Benton, Mississippi, by Thomas Watts, requesting a commission as recruiting officer.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from John H. Echols, Private Secretary to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, delivering to Confederate President Jefferson Davis an enclosed message. (Not found).
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Iuka, Mississippi, by Robert O. Perrin, accounting for the monies sent to his company to buy pistols. (Company C, Jeff Davis Legion).
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. Seal in Pass Christian, Mississippi, suggesting that an iron boat that sunk near the town be raised for use by the state.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Doublespring, Mississippi, asking if volunteer companies will be accepted for 12 months service.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from O. J. Hunter requesting that Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus issue passports to a group of ladies wishing to nurse soldiers hurt in the recent battle.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Mississippi State Geologist E. W. Hilgard breaking down the expenses of the Geological Survey of Mississippi.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from M. W. Stanley concerning the payments made by the state when buying guns from civilians.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Edwards, Mississippi, by M. W. Philips, writing in support of a plan to form a seacoast company led by Dr. F. R. Witten.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Joshua Bartlett at Philadelphia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting passes for a group of men wishing to join the Confederate Army.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter by John P. Elmer requesting arms from a discharged company be transferred to the "Biloxi Rifles," (Company E, 3rd Mississippi Infantry).
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from James M. Haynes in Kosciusko, Mississippi, concerning pistols and cavalry swords being stored in the town.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from James M. Haynes in Kosciusko, Mississippi, concerning the making of soldier's uniforms by the Mississippi Manufacturing Company owned by Mr. Wesson.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Macon, Mississippi, by James H. Rives, requesting transportation to take recruits to his regiment. (Company F, 11th Mississippi Infantry).
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from E. W. Johns, at the Confederate medical purveyor's office, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting blankets for the sick and wounded soldiers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Rankin County, Mississippi, by E. B. Gardner, giving his support for Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus' reelection as governor.
