From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. W. Dedrick to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that several members of the Warren County, Mississippi, Board of Supervisors have been indicted in connection with misuse of county funds by the late assessor, and suggesting their removal from the board. Enclosed in this letter from Dedrick are two affidavits from members of the grand jury stating the indictment of those named supervisors.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Unfinished report from E. W. Laird, listing nominations for county officers from several counties. Notes include dates of appointments, names of officers, and notes of those who failed to qualify. At the end of the report, Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn signs his name and requests the advice and consent of the Mississippi State Senate for the appointments.