From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from James R. Cameron, an officer in the 1st Battalion, Mississippi state troops, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, tendering his resignation as most of his men have allegedly deserted.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from A. B. Bradford in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, asking that the local militia be allowed to remain in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Major W. E. Montgomery of the 2nd Battalion Mississippi Cavalry in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning the recent operations by the unit.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, to Captain W. E. Montgomery, commander of the Herndon Rangers (Mississippi Militia, Cavalry Battalion, Second Reserves), giving him authority to move his command and impress items needed for his company. Clark also orders Montgomery to arrest anyone who gives away his unit's movements to the United States Army as spies, and gives him instructions on protecting local plantations, imprisoning African Americans, and dealing with Confederate Army deserters.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from H. M. Thompson, commander of the Yazoo Rangers, at Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, complaining that some of his men had been arrested and conscripted.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Captain W. E. Montgomery, commander of the Herndon Rangers (Mississippi Militia, Cavalry Battalion, Second Reserves), to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, informing Clark about attempted United States Army cavalry raids in his area of operation, as well as soldiers that may need to be released from service. Montgomery also writes on the health and safety of his family, as he claims that United States soldiers have threatened to capture and hold them hostage.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Letter from Captain W.E. Montgomery of the Herndon Rangers to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark concerning raids being made by armed negroes led by Milford Coe.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Captain W. E. Montgomery in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the capture of the steamer Allen Collier by his command, the Herndon Rangers.

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 W. E. Montgomery, Commander of the Herndon Rangers in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning an attempt by Confederate General Chalmers to have him arrested.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. List from H. P. Bridges who is a volunteer from Bolivar County, Mississippi, serving in the Confederate Army.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Sergeant Ike S. Robinson of Herndon's Rangers in Winona, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that he found two boxes of ordnance stores.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Mrs. William L. Harris in Bogue Phalia, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that the Lieutenants Montgomery and Lawler have been arrested.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Special order from A. H. Chalmers to Lieutenant W. E. Montgomery ordering him to report with his company to Greenwood, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. E. Montgomery, Commander of the Herndon Rangers in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning his company being ordered to Greenwood, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. E. Montgomery, Commander of the Herndon Rangers in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning local residents trading with the United States Army soldiers.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. E. Montgomery in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning ammunition for use by the Partisan Rangers in the county.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. H. Mangrum at Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking to have his fifteen year old son discharged from the military.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus to Confederate General Earl Van Dorn requesting permission to send Confederate Captain Tyler's company to Coahoma County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Charles F. Hamer to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning how long the men in his command will have to serve in the Mississippi State Militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Certificate from Lieutenant H. M. Thompson of the Yazoo Rangers that he had burned 66 bales of cotton belonging to W. O. Cheatham.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Certificate from Lieutenant H. M. Thompson of the Yazoo Rangers that he had burned 78 bales of cotton belonging to M. F. Cheatham.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Certificate from Lieutenant H. M. Thompson of the Yazoo Rangers that he had burned 17 bales of cotton belonging to W. B. Herring.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Certificate from Lieutenant H. M. Thompson of the Yazoo Rangers that he had burned 2 bales of cotton belonging to Mrs. Cheatham.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Certificate from Lieutenant H. M. Thompson of the Yazoo Rangers that he had burned 14 bales of cotton belonging to John Nesmith.