From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from William R. Fears to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn. Fears states that he and three others were tried in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in May and June of 1867 by a military commission and sent to prison for grand larceny. He is asking Alcorn to have them transferred back to Mississippi, as they are serving their imprisonment in Fort Jefferson, Florida. (Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary stating that Fears was wrongfully accused, suggesting that this is a pardon request)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Incomplete printed circular from Mississippi Governor Charles Clark to the sheriffs of Mississippi calling on them to enforce the laws of the state and to arrest Confederate deserters.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Incomplete letter with multiple notes concerning charges to be brought against unnamed soldiers in the Army of Mississippi. The first note, dated July 9, 1864, is by Thos. M. Jack on behalf of Confederate General Alexander P. Stewart. The second note, dated January 12, 1865, is by Jas. B. Cumming on behalf of General John B. Hood, and refers the letter to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark. The third note, dated January 19, 1865, is by Clark and returns the letter. The fourth note, dated April 6, 1865, is by Cumming on behalf of General Joseph E. Johnston and returns the letter with attention to Clark's prior note.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from E. S. Fisher at Long Beach, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, giving his opinion on the legality of using court martial proceedings against civilians.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Incomplete printed circular sent by Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, to the various county sheriffs in the state, announcing his proclamation of amnesty for alleged deserters if they serve in the Confederate Army for thirty days. (Circular is damaged).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Lock E. Houston and other members of the Mississippi Legislature at Macon, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning the arrest and imprisonment without charge of Confederate Captain James M. Burton, a scout and Confederate Secret Service officer. The authors ask Clark to intercede on Burton's behalf and ensure that he receives a speedy trial. In an appended note, Clark transmits the letter to Confederate General Dabney H. Maury and states that Burton is being illegally detained as a witness.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Petition from several citizens of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, asking for clemency for James D. Manning, a Confederate soldier convicted of alleged horse stealing.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus to Confederate Lieutenant Colonel L. L. Lomax in Vicksburg, Mississippi, stating he will not be able to attend the court martial, but will send any documents necessary.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Captain John T. Shaaff, Chief Commissary Officer at Morton, Mississippi, to W. E. Moore concerning charges against Captain John S. Kennedy.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William Hancock at Quitman, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning a conscript released on a writ of habeas corpus.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Thomas A. Burgin, Lieutenant Colonel of the 3rd Mississippi Battalion, State Troops, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning his sentence by a court-martial.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Captain G. W. Ellis of the 1 Mississippi Infantry, State Troops at Vaiden, Mississippi,to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning the condition and efficiency of the militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Telegram from W. C. Easterling at Buckatunna, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, asking if the court martial courier at Brandon, Mississippi, will send Easterling word by dispatch on the 20th.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Telegram from J. L. S. Hill at Okolona, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, asking if he should attend the court martial at Macon tomorrow.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Telegram from E. S. Fisher at Grenada, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, asking Clark to order Captain Kelly to report to him to arrest alleged delinquents for court martial.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Superintendent Z. A. Philips of the Mississippi State Penitentiary to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, advising the governor of recent communication received from Superintendent Robert Kells of the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum concerning the humanitarian pardon of three sick convicts. Enclosed is another letter from Philips certifying the good conduct of prisoner Thomas Jenkins. (Letter from Kells to Philips is document mdah_784-968-11-09).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from W. L. Morris, Sheriff of Carroll County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating that Samuel C. Wilson has been taken into custody and charged with murder.