From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Justice of the Peace for the 4th District of Panola County, Mississippi J. K. Oliver to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, inquiring about collecting on reward money promised for those who report violations of the laws passed during the preceding legislative session, which he has yet to receive. He asks Alcorn to give early attention to this matter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. B. Johnson in Batesville, Mississippi, requesting an appointment as Army Surgeon for W. B. Hall of Eureka, Mississippi.