From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from T. J. Reed to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, detailing dispute between Sheriff Connor and Noxubee County, Mississippi, supervisors.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. T. Morgan to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, detailing movements of armed "white leagues" and their participation in racial violence.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from J. B. Allgood in Macon, Mississippi to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, reporting that Noxubee County, Mississippi, is in a state of terrorism, and requesting troops for protection.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for the pardon of Paul Koler, who was convicted of petit larceny.

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 from W. H. DeRochemont to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames for pardon of Richard Gillum, convicted of forgery.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from J. A. Orr to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for Ames' help for a deaf mute who was indicted for assault and battery with intent to murder.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for pardon for Richard Gilliam, convicted of forgery. Includes recommendation against the pardon by Judge Boone.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter written by W. B. Ogden on behalf of Mary Camps to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to Alcorn asking him to spare the life of her son's convicted murderer and commute his sentence to life imprisonment. She pleads with Alcorn, stating that Solomon Pitts, the accused, is an "uneducated" person and not able to appreciate his actions.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Petition from George M. Mullen at Columbus, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking that the tax on his business be waived. Mullen's petition is endorsed by Sheriff E. C. Eggleston, county assessor Richard Hazlewood, and former circuit court clerk George C. Brown.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from John W. Thompson in Ripley, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting pardons for Samuel Williams and Robert Jones.