From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. Parker in Jackson, Mississippi to United States Senator Blanche K. Bruce, detailing voter fraud and intimidation by Democrats in Amite County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from H. W. McKisson to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, warning that the current attitude of most Southerners near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, is hostile towards carpetbaggers and African-Americans, as well as their southern allies; McKisson also claims that riots similar to the one in Clinton, Mississippi, will be common for at least another generation.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition from R. W. Flournoy to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for the pardon of Fred Walker, who was convicted of burglary. Also includes clipping from New York Times.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from E. Lloyd of the Lloyd Map Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, containing a quote for a map of the United States.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames for the pardon of Nelson Carter who was convicted of attempted rape.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from E. M. Cravath in New York City, New York to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, informing Ames that the American Missionary Association will not be able to provide $15,000 to fund Tougaloo College.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. B. Hancock in Marion County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus explaining the sentiment for secession among the citizens of the county.