From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Report from Mississippi Secretary of the Senate Murray Peyton to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, containing a list of persons confirmed by the Senate for county offices in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. P. Allen to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, submitting his opinion of the Mayor of Meridian, Mississippi, Mr. William Sturges and stating that the Mayor would make an excellent choice to fill the position of Sheriff of Lauderdale County, Mississippi.