From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Three copies of a telegram from Confederate President Jefferson Davis at Richmond, Virginia, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus and other unnamed persons, informing Pettus that his dispatch was received and discussing Confederate military movements. All three copies indicate that Davis's original message was written on June 20, 1863. The first and second copies, received June 21, 1863 and June 22, 1863, respectively, are written partially in code. The third copy contains a partially decoded version of Davis's message.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate Secretary of the Treasury Christopher Memminger at Richmond, Virginia, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, informing Pettus that that one million dollars in corn is available in Augusta, Georgia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from U. Bourne at Meridian, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, informing Pettus that there are no arms or ammunition at the Selma, Alabama, arsenal subject to his orders.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from U. Bourne in Meridian, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that he has sent the arms requested.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from U. Bourne in Meridian, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus he has 220 carbines and 18 muskets with ammunition.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from T. P. Blackburn in Meridian, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that he sent his brother the power of attorney to receipt for the cotton.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Reverend W. Harrington and Reverend J. J. Wheat in Grenada, Mississippi, asking for Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus to give them permission to pass on to Panola, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from R. R. Davis in Grenada, Mississippi, asking for a furlough for 10 days.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from R. D. Block at Meridian, Mississippi, asking Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus for the location of General Wirt Adams.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from P. Henry in Brandon, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning his efforts to organize the militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from N. H. R. Jackson in Selma, Alabama, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking if Colonel J. W. Garratt of the 20th Alabama Volunteers was killed at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Mrs. Howell Hinds in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking if Mr. Hinds is in Jackson, Mississippi, and how he is doing.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Mary Polka in Macon, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that Mrs. Pettus, Mary Polka, and Willie are in Macon, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Major T. H. Mangum, who is commanding the post of Meridian, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, informing him that Captain John G. Knox's company of home guards at Chunkey Bridge, Mississippi, has requested permission to go home.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Major M. F. Berry, who is commanding the post of Enterprise, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking if men between 40 and 50 are liable to be drafted.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate Major and Chief of Ordnance Josiah Gorgas in Richmond, Virginia, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that Confederate Colonel White at Selma, Alabama, has been directed to fill his requisitions for arms.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Major J. O. Magee in Summit, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking if the papers authorizing Private H. Audery to arrest deserters are genuine.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate Major J. Moore in Panola, Mississippi, concerning an estimate made out by him for horses impressed by Colonel A. M. West.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate Major J. Magee in Summit, Mississippi, asking Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus if members of the 2nd regiment can volunteer for six or twelve months.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate Lieutenant Hemphill in Grenada, Mississippi, asking Mississippi Govenor John J. Pettus if he will transfer William L. Miller.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate Lieutenant Colonel John L. Milton in Grenada, Mississippi, asking if persons who substituted into Confederate service are liable for the draft.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate Lieutenant Colonel J. L. White in Selma, Alabama, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus he has no arms but sporting rifles.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from L. P. Blackburn in Mobile, Alabama, asking Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus to telegraph him about cotton and to send a letter of recommendation.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from J. W. Tucker in Meridian, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that he will be up this evening.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from J. W. Tucker at Mobile, Alabama, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that the treasurer refused to pay the draft unless sactioned by the Confederate Treasury Department in Richmond, Virginia.