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, concerning the seizure of private property by the Confederate government without compensation.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from R. S. Hudson at Edinburg, Mississippi, to W. H. Mangum, stating that he believes it is too dangerous to hold the ensuing term of the Yazoo County, Mississippi, court, and discussing several personal and political matters.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Petition from E. E. Lee and several citizens of Kemper County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, asking that A. J. Lee be released after being arrested for alleged disloyalty.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, to W. C. Watson, giving his agent his thoughts on cotton and wool cards, use of state troops, foreigners in the military, impressed enslaved persons, military supplies, and soldiers fit for service.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Two petitions from citizens of Jones County, Mississippi, at Ellisville, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey at Jackson, Mississippi, in regards to the reinstatement of the probate judge, sheriff, and clerk of their county. Due to the presence of Confederate troops, the previous election for the county was illegal.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Richmond, Virginia, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, confirming the fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and asking the Mississippi Governor what aid he can give for the defense of the interior of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Major N. R. Chambliss at Selma, Alabama, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking if Vicksburg, Mississippi, has fallen.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from James Watts in Meridian, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking if he has seen Colonel Barry of the 35th Mississippi or any officers of that regiment since the fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. J. Smylie at the parole camp in Enterprise, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus endorsing Colonel W. W. Witherspoon of the 36th Mississippi Infantry for a promotion to Brigadier General.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from General Stephen Dill Lee at Morton, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, recommending Colonel E. W. Pettus for a promotion to general.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Copy of a letter from Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi, to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, informing him that Vicksburg, Mississippi, had surrendered. One of the letters is in code.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Copy of a letter from Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi, to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, informing him that Vicksburg, Mississippi, had surrendered. One of the letters is in code.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from O. Y. Neily at Scooba, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus recommending W. P. Keesee as collector of the Confederate tax.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from G. F. Neil at Carrollton, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the appointment of collectors and assessors for Hinds County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from O. Y. Neely at Scooba, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, seeking a position for his nephew in government service.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Mrs. Harris in Columbus, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus inquiring as to the welfare of her husband, General Jeptha V. Harris.