From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from G. M. Abbott to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, notifying him of the resignation of A. P. Shattuck from the office of Mayor of Okolona, Mississippi. By the request of John Whib, Abbott recommends W. E. Weddell and E. J. Buford as Aldermen, as well as E. J. Ruford to replace Rich A. Pollard who does not act as Aldermen but has not resigned either.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Murray Peyton, secretary of the Mississippi State Senate, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn of the actions of the Senate in the matter of confirming persons appointed to county officer positions by Alcorn, and one nominee who was not confirmed. Attached is a list of names of appointees.