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. 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. 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 Alcorn Collection. Message from Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn to both houses of the Mississippi Legislature, suggesting a change in the Exemption Act of 1865 dealing with taxation and debt relief.

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. Letter from L. D. Burton at Richmond, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, reporting on the Itawamba County, Mississippi, sheriff's newly-appointed deputies and outlining the steps that the sheriff and others have taken to arrest Confederate military deserters, alleged robbers, and Unionists.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from George S. Gaines in State Line, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, complaining about federal policies which he says are encouraging formerly enslaved people to leave plantations. Gaines is frustrated that plantation owners can no longer legally exercise control over African Americans and their labor. He complains that planters cannot produce enough cotton, corn, and other crops.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from C. B. New at Rodney, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, recommending the reorganization of the old Whig Party, made up of men loyal to the United States government. New complains that Louisiana Governor James Wells has appointed Democrats to office as receptionists.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Two letters from Joseph W. Field to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, concerning the need to have Union men in state government offices and Field's own loyalty to the United States during the Civil War. In the first letter, Field states that he is enclosing letters from friends. In the second letter, Field states that he is enclosing a letter from his brother-in-law who seeks an introduction to Sharkey. (Enclosed letters not present).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. Z. Stewart in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, objecting to the removal of the "Herndon Rangers" from the county.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. M. McFarland at Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning the need to obstruct the Yazoo Pass to United States Navy boats.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. J. Kirksey in Crawfordville, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, complaining about the Confederate buying agents working his county.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Petition from the citizens of Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking that Pettus call the legislature into session to pass laws forcing more men into the Confederate Army.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. H. Hammersly, a refugee from Missouri, at Carrollton, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus seeking a cavalry commission in the state troops.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. J. Barnes in Arkansas, a friend of Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, telling him about conditions on his farm.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. S. Pryor, a conscript officer at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking for clarification about provisions of the Conscription Act and whether he has the power to exempt those not specifically mentioned in the law. Document includes a newspaper clipping with the referenced section of the Conscription Act.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Osyka, Mississippi, by John F. Simmons, a Captain in the Home Guard, asking if he can punish suspected abolitionists.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Fort McRee, Florida, by R. W. Harris, requesting a transfer to the "Pettus Relief," (Company D, 12th Mississippi Infantry).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. R. Fitzhugh at Burnsville, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the raising of a home guard unit to fight against Unionists in Tennessee.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Louisville, Kentucky, by Sterling C. Collingsworth, requesting $1,000 to "aid in uniting the South."

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from G. J. Hood at State Line, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus informing the Governor about the McLeod brothers, who were openly loyal to the United States.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from L. J. McCormick in Lauderdale Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus stating the South will be punished for the wrongs it had done him.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from G. W. Reynolds in Horn Lake, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus tendering the services of a cavalry company for use only within the state of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Wallace E. Oakes in Waco, Texas, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the state of affairs in Texas. (Letter damaged and hard to read)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from George H. Paul, the former Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus seeking to immigrate to Mississippi because of his political beliefs.