From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Doctor Jno. Brownrigg at Columbus, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that, despite statements to the contrary, Columbus Mayor David L. Wallace is not drinking. Brownrigg states that Wallace was following Brownrigg's prescription that he have a beer once or twice a day. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Brownrigg's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Ogilvie B. Young in Charleston, Missouri, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus tendering to Pettus the services of the "Western League of United Southrons."

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Proceedings from Grand Jury of Washington County, Mississippi, for the Indictment of William E. Price for the Crime of Slander.