From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Inge and Whitfield to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning an account against the state in the amount of $500.00 and asking for a response from the Governor concerning this account.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Sheriff E. F. Haynie of Alcorn County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that he had to pay the fare for his guards on several railroads because their certificates for expenses had been denied by the railroad agents. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Haynie's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. Wooley Patterson to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, sending word to Alcorn that he has turned over unnamed persons to be tried in a circuit court. Patterson requests payment for his services from the governor. He also offers his services to the governor in the future, stating that his hotel had been burned and he is now without much to do and is "quite poor". Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Patterson's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from B. F. Williams to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, withdrawing his letter of resignation from the office of justice of the peace. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Williams's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. M. Patrick to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing the Governor that he believes that his life is in danger and that of his family due to his position against the Ku Klux Klan in his area. He also explains that he has some friends who are helping to protect him, but still fear the number of Ku Klux Klan outnumber his protection, he is asking for the Governor to look into his situation with regard to arresting the members of the Klan.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Secretary of the Senate Murray Peyton to Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Ridgley Ceylon Powers, containing a notice from the Senate of nominees who have been confirmed for appointment to County offices in Tallahatchie, Alcorn and Leflore Counties in Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. J. Gibson to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, stating that he has been relieved from the postmaster in Corinth, Mississippi, and asking the Governor to consider or give him another appointment.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. M. Patrick to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Governor Alcorn of the actions of certain men going about the county in disguise, whipping freedmen and making threats against his own life and that of his family. Patrick also asks Alcorn for assistance in finding these persons.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Senator J. M. Stone to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recommending the removal of two members of the Board of Supervisors in Alcorn County, Mississippi, and likewise two recommendations for their replacements.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Sheriff E. F. Haynie to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, reporting the murder of T. J. Shope and stating that the only eye witness to the murder has fled to Arkansas. Haynie also reports the case of another man, Leopold, who is charged with stealing property in the amount of $3,000 and has also fled to Arkansas.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. D. Jones to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to say that the current Mayor of Corinth, Mississippi, has been appointed to the postmaster position, and if he resigns his Mayor's office Jones would like to recommend Dr. Dunn to the position.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Report from Secretary of the Mississippi State Senate Murray Peyton to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn confirming county officers from Madison, Newton, Hinds, Sunflower, Harrison, Bolivar, Alcorn, Yalobusha and Kemper Counties, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. S. Wofford to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, expressing his concerns over hearing that there was not to be an election held in the state for the 42nd Congress.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from C. F. Haynie to Mississippi State Auditor Henry Musgrove, informing him that the Alcorn County, Mississippi, assessor has moved out of the county. He notes that many prominent citizens and the Board of Supervisors of Alcorn County have recommended John Newsom for the position but have not heard back. He asks Musgrove to please remind Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn to have him appointed.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from E. C. Gillenwaters to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recommending his son John as the next sheriff of Alcorn County, Mississippi, should the Governor decide to remove the current sheriff.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. Cathy, tax assessor at Corinth, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to tender his resignation and to suggest John Hinson as his replacement. At the bottom, several citizens and county officers endorse Hinson for the position.

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.