From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Petition from William M. Pollan at Greensboro, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, stating that he and others are not trying to keep a secret organization but that they wish to replace some disloyal office holders in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Attached is a petition from the clerk of the probate court of the county, listing the positions Pollan and his associates wish to replace.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Report from county treasurer M. M. Fortinberry to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, containing the financial statement of Lawrence County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames for the pardon of Louisa Hill who was convicted of attempted manslaughter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from R. C. H. West in Meridian, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, informing Ames of the arrest of Anderson Crosby, charged with murder.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from H. T. Martin in Greenwood, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, concerning Republican campaigning for the senatorial election in Leflore County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. W. Little in Jackson, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, informing Ames that the Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the ruling in the case of William Smith v. the State of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from U. Ozanne in Sardis, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, recommending two candidates for appointment to chancery clerk of Panola County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Legal Document from T. S. Murphy in Hancock County, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, containing a copy of charges in the case of the State v. C. Burratini.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from L. K. Allen in Greenwood, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, informing Ames that a letter concerning the finances of Leflore County, Mississippi, will be delayed.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. W. Little in Jackson, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, informing Ames that the Mississippi Supreme Court dismissed a writ of error sued out by John R. Clark.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Copy of a contract for leasing convicts to Charles S. Jobes in Jackson, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from H. J. Richard in West Point, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking whether or not to hold previously ordered special election in Colfax (now Clay) County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Otto Harff from Ben Lomond, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking Ames to attach the state seal to an unspecified document. Document not included.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from John W. Randolph to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, recommending G. H. Bowles and D. N. Quinn for the board of examiners of Alcorn University.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from J. N. Campbell to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, recommending interim Desoto County, Mississippi, chancery clerk J. F. Pratt be appointed permanently.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition from Citizens of Noxubee County, Mississippi to Mississippi Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis, asking for the pardon of Peter and Rocco Misso, indicted for selling liquors to minors. The pardon is included.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames for pardon of Nero Wilson, convicted of receiving stolen goods. Pardon included.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from R. R. Chilton to Mississippi Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis, requesting pardon for Chilton for selling spirituous liquors.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition from C. H. Campbell to Mississippi Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis for remission of forfeiture of bond in the case of Paul Eckford.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Legal Document from Mississippi Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis, pardoning Newton F. Moss, charged with murder.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames for remission of forfeitures against securities of Mongo Bogard and Franci Leake. Remission included.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from J. J. Bordages to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, informing Ames of charges brought against the tax collector of Hancock County, Mississippi, for failing to collect taxes for the 1873 fiscal year.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis for pardon of Kavanaugh Kennedy, charged with assault with attempt to kill. Pardon included.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition from Lucinda Brookshire and others to Mississippi Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis, for pardon of Henry Herron, who was convicted of bigamy. Pardon included.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. W. Dorsey to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, resigning as circuit clerk of Warren County, Mississippi.