From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Wm. T. Nesbit to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing him of the situation surrounding his appointment and confirmation to the office of circuit clerk of DeSoto County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from M. H. B. Lane to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning an incident involving a Mr. Taylor, who is at odds with some of the county officials. After informing Alcorn of Mr. Taylor's use of vulgar language and his being in debt owing monies to the County, Mr. Lane asks Alcorn not to remove any county officials due to the request of Mr. Taylor.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Wm. B. Battle at Hernando, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, reminding Alcorn that he feels as if the Republican party is nearing a split. Battle also writes of his fears of a new chancery clerk being appointed, and states that even if there is a new clerk that he will still fight hard against the building of an expensive new courthouse which he believes will divide the county. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, private secretary to Alcorn, giving an executive summary of Battle's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Jackson, Mississippi, by B. J. Thompson, requesting a pardon so he can protect the families of his sons who have gone to war.