From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Charles P. Huntington to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, enclosing a printed petition dated December 10, 1870 which questions the use of bond monies being used for the levee. Huntington notes that part of the bond is being used to put in a levee in Okolona, Mississippi, which is outside the district. Huntington states that the petition is signed by many influential citizens from Bolivar, Washington, and Issaquena Counties, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, for pardon of George Stuart, convicted of murder. Pardon included.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames for pardon of B. D. McGowan who was convicted of aiding the escape of a convict.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Humphreys Collection. Letter from Harold Hinds to Mississippi Governor Benjamin G. Humphreys, recommending Edward Byrne to be appointed as assessor, receiver and cotton weigher in Greenville, Mississippi.