From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. S. Cannon in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus informing him that the "Oktibbeha Rescue" will be ready to take the field in a few days.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. D. Ruffin at Senatobia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus introducing "Mr. Hunt," who wishes to raise a company of cavalry.