From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from L. M. Carruth, writing on behalf of citizens of Benton County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, who wish to construct a railroad through the county. Carruth asks if they would be allowed $4,000.00 per mile for a narrow gauge road. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Carruth's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Secretary of State James Lynch to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, reporting the resignation of W. M. Ellis, Alderman of the town of Baldwyn, Mississippi, and W. H. Long, Justice of the Peace of Benton County, Mississippi.

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.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Document from L. A. Bell, clerk for Mississippi Secretary of State James Lynch, providing a short summary of a letter received from R. L. Banton requesting a copy of the Acts of the last Mississippi Legislature. (Original letter from Banton not present).