From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from H. P. Regan to Mississippi State Auditor Henry Musgrove, claiming to have never been qualified to collect any portion of the common school fund in his duties as county treasurer, and also calling attention to his resignation tendered previously and asking that his successor be appointed as soon as possible.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Bentonville Taylor to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recommending a number of persons for vacant positions within Marion County, Mississippi. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Taylor's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from T. S. Ford to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, giving his opinion of the proposed bill from the House of Representatives concerning the heirs of Calvin Ford. The bill concerns giving these minor children the right to choose a guardian.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Anderson Rutland to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recounting the events of how he was first imprisoned during the Civil War for horse theft and how he came to be released, only to be rearrested. He is asking Alcorn to review his case to see if his second arrest was legal in hopes that Alcorn would order his release.

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 Clark Collection. Petition from P. A. Rutton to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, requesting that his conviction for horse stealing be pardoned so that he can join the Confederate Army.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Resolution from George Bayliss and several citizens of Marion County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, asking that the local militia be allowed to stay in the county.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from F. A. P. Barnard to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking him to pass on a letter to Reverend William Crane, rector of Saint Andrews Church in Jackson, Mississippi, as there is not yet a post office for Barnard to do so.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from I. Applewhite in Columbia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, seeking a position as an enrolling officer in the militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Arthur T. Watts, a member of the 16th Mississippi Infantry serving in Virginia, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, seeking an officer's appointment in the Mississippi State Militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. Willoughby at Columbia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning men who have not enrolled in the Mississippi State Militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Isaac Applewhite at Columbia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning local men who are planting cotton instead of subsistence crops.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from the citizens of Marion County to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking that the cavalry unit stationed nearby be removed for gross misconduct.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Isaac Applewhite at Columbia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning the need for mounted rangers to police local African Americans and disaffected citizens.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. Willoughby at Columbia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus complaining about the prices being charged by Jewish store owners in Marion County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Irvin M. Fortinberry at Marion County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking if he has to serve in the state militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Charles Campbell at the penitentiary in Jackson, Mississippi, to Mr. Lamkin requesting a pardon so that he can join the Confederate Army.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. H. McDonald in Simpson County, Mississippi, requesting a pardon for Henry T. Hemphill.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Joseph E. Pounds at Columbia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking if a company will be accepted for six months service in the Confederate Army.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from John B. Deason at New Orleans, Louisiana, to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus requesting an officer to muster into service the "Gainesville Volunteers," (Company G, 3rd Mississippi Infantry).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Charles E. Hooker to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus informing the Governor he will telegraph the minute he hears South Carolina has voted for secession.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from G. S. McMillen in Monticello, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting remittance for a court fine placed against Colonel Powell for contempt of court.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from G. S. McMillen in Williamsburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting Clemency for Evan Powell.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Telegram from Confederate Lieutenant Colonel H. Oladowski at Columbus, Georgia, to Confederate Colonel J. M. Kennard, informing Kennard where he can obtain arms, and that Captain Humphries will be sending more as soon as possible.