From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from J. D. Hawood, of the Biloxi Rifles, to Adjutant General William H. Brown, complaining because General Charles G. Dahlgren won't accept his company as it is understrength.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Biloxi, Mississippi, by Edmund P. Cox, requesting a transfer to the "Moody True Blues," (Company D, 8th Mississippi Infantry).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from members of the "Biloxi Rifles" to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus stating they are transferring their service. (Moved to box 25880-oversized).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Jonathan MacCabe in Handsboro, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the defense of Ship Island, Mississippi, and the Mississippi troops stationed there.