From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Contract between Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn and E. Richardson, agreeing that Alcorn will assume and extend for another three years an existing contract between E. Richardson and Major General Alvan Gillem, in which Richardson is entrusted with running the Mississippi State Penitentiary. This contract is signed by Alcorn, Richardson, Tho. Green, and John W. Robinson. It is witnessed by R. M. Potts and Joshua Green.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. Mauldin to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, claiming that he was elected to the post of magistrate in his area against his wishes and refuses the commission for said office.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from H. N. Martin to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing that he has received his letter of removal from the office of Justice of the Peace, and was in support of said letter. He, also, professes his continued support and friendship towards the Governor.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from R. J. Fleming and several others to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting that he appoint Wm. A. Parish to the office of constable in the county of Alcorn, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from U. B. Tabor to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, complaining that he is having a hard time with his manufacturing business due to a prohibition of the sale of liquor, although the Board of Supervisors have issued a license to another company to sell liquor for medical purposes, he has even had to close down his mill.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's Private Secretary H. F. Hewson, stating that the Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn is travelling although delayed, he asks that they acknowledge his agent at Jonestown, Coahoma County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from L. A. Philips to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting for pardons of Thomas Norton, George Barney, and Frank Pratt. Request is made by the superintendent of the Mississippi Penitentiary.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Lemmon, Joyner, and Gale to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's Private Secretary H. F. Hewson, informing him that his request for the sum of $1,000 had been received and that the sum had been credited to the Governor for his visit to Memphis, Tennessee.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Kenneth McInnis to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's Private Secretary H. F. Hewson, containing what looks to be a statement of taxes owed by McInnis to the state. In the letter's opening he addresses some sort of tardiness on his part. It is not clear if this was concerning his payment of taxes, or responding to the letter received from Colonel Hewson.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from M. B. Hewson, giving his opinion of the organization of the State's militia and claiming that after the passage of the law there has been difficulty carrying out the law and all action has been paralyzed.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Legal document from state of Alabama to state of Mississippi, containing a copy of Grand Jury indictment against Henry B. Whitfield charged with fraud against John A. Winston.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from N. A. Time to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting a pardon on behalf of the son of Josiah Hunter who was convicted of an assault with intent to kill.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Jerry Smith to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, sending a letter of resignation from the office of alderman of the city of Port Gibson, Mississippi.

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, saying that J. A. Capers has declined the appointment to the office of councilman in the city of Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from C. S. Swan to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, certifying that the attached copy of the order from the Board of School Directors of Newton County, Mississippi called for the removal of W. A. Raines from the office of treasurer for his failure and refusal to submit his reports to the Board.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Expense report from L. M. Hall, chief of the Mississippi Secret Service Bureau, in the case of the killing of J. P. Connor at Winona, Mississippi, by Collins.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from S. J. Parker to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, tendering his resignation from the office of constable in Rankin County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Hansborough, Tuttle, and Jackson to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recommending John McMurray to the office of supervisor of Beat 4 in Carroll County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from John G. Mitchell to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting to know when the first term of Alcorn University would commence as he has been appointed as a teacher.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. Dewitt Miller to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting a copy of his annual message to the legislature.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Memorandum from F. E. Adams to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, attaching the affidavit of W. W. Robinson attesting that Henry Hardy murdered Robert Parker in Jasper County, Mississippi, in August 1867. Adams requests for a transcript to be sent to him and that a reward be offered for Hardy's arrest in the amount of $200.00. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Adams's memo.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from P. T. S. Ford and N. L. Ball to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing that there are no current justices of the peace in Marion County, Mississippi, and recommending that Lyman Canley be appointed to said position

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Secretary of State James D. Lynch to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that George W. Walton has resigned the office of Inspector of Provisions for the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Lynch's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. H. B. Lane to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, complaining that the Republican party has been destroyed in his county, and that they have no county officers currently in office.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. R. Baird to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's Private Secretary H. F. Hewson, sending a copy of W. S. Myers' letter of resignation from the office of treasurer.