From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Message from Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn to both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature, stating that he is returning to them House Bill 244 without his approval, and defines reasons for this action.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from Sheriff C. Lindsey of Choctaw County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, explaining that he had not been able to collect taxes because the assessor had been unwell.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Printed proclamation from Mississippi Governor Charles Clark to the sheriffs of Mississippi ordering them to hold an election on June 19, 1865, to choose delegates to a state convention.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey at Jackson, Mississippi, to Major General Peter Osterhaus, explaining why he believes a state militia organization is needed to help keep the peace. Sharkey states that President Andrew Johnson has authorized him to form said militia. (This letter is Sharkey's response to mdah_771-956-04-16, a letter from Osterhaus to Sharkey dated August 21, 1865).