From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Petition from several petitioners to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting a full pardon for Peter Kesler who, having been convicted of cotton stealing, is now believed to be innocent. Having heard testimony from a Mr. Yates, who was also convicted in this same incident, the petitioners believe Mr. Kesler was a victim of circumstance and ask for his release.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. A. Manning to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, halting the payment of $5000.00 reward money for the capture of Tom and Berry Cartwright to Deputy Sheriff George Hunt. The letter states that it was not Hunt who apprehended the Cartwrights. Allegedly W. T. Botcler made the arrest of Berry Cartwright, and Tom Cartwright was in captivity but Hunt allowed him to escape.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Central Railroad President Absalom Madden West to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recommending James Hart to succeed Mr. Nobors or one of the African American men on the city council of Holly Springs, Mississippi, and giving his objection to the suggestion of Mr. Emory for the same position. (Note from O. Davis endorsing the letter)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Secretary of the Senate Murray Peyton and A. M. West, Jr. to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, sending a list of recommended county officers that have been confirmed by the Senate. (Attached to Peyton's letter is a letter from A. M. West, asking that his name be removed from consideration for the office of assessor of Marshall County, Mississippi)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from H. C. Blackman to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to make him aware of his thoughts on his being recommended for the position of assessor for Marshall County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Kemp S. Holland to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting to be appointed to the office of assessor of Marshall County, Mississippi. (Letters of support for Mr. Holland are attached)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mrs. Manerry Lightfoot to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing on behalf of her husband, who has been in prison since 1868. A petition for his release had been sent to the governor with no response. She is requesting an answer to the petition.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Murray Peyton, secretary of the Mississippi State Senate, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, reporting the confirmation by the Senate of county officers for Marshall County, Mississippi, and municipal officers for Holly Springs, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from J. W. C. Watson, a former Confederate senator, at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, congratulating him on being named provisional governor and asking his help in obtaining a federal amnesty.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Incomplete letter from Confederate Captain A. Q. Withers, commander of a company of state troops at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, asking that his troops remain in Marshall County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from A. Q. Withers at Camp Withers near Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, introducing James Simms, who wishes to do business with the state. At the bottom of the page and on the reverse, A. M West pencils a brief note, dated November 5, 1864, endorsing Simms.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Confederate Brigadier General Wirt Adams at Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning the movement of the troops under his command.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Confederate Major General Dabney H. Maury at Meridian, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning the arming of Mississippi state troops.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from T. L. Martin at Lamar, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, requesting permission to trade with the United States Army to obtain supplies.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from William Cerump, H. J. Mason, James Ford, and John W. C. Watson at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, seeking help in catching the alleged murderer of Peter Malci.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from J. W. Clapp at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, introducing William A. Jeffries, who wants to supply the state with cotton cards.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from Levi Roberts, tax assessor of Marshall County, Mississippi, at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey at Jackson, Mississippi, asking for instructions on collecting the state tax.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Petition from members of the Mississippi Constitutional Convention at Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking that Alexander B. Bradford be appointed marshal for his Judicial District.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Petition from citizens of several Mississippi counties convened at Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking that Lawrence Johnson be named special judge for a court at Meridian, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from Winfield S. Featherston in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, recommending Robert Simpson for the position of Postmaster of the town.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Telegram from J. Fort at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking if magistrates are authorized to administer the amnesty oath.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Petition from Lambert Moore, a formerly enslaved person, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey protesting having to pay taxes on money earned while he was an enslaved person.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from John W. C. Watson at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey concerning D. R. Shafer of Baltimore, Maryland, who wants to start a newspaper in Holly Springs. Watson states that he is enclosing a letter from Shafer to Watson. (Enclosed letter not present).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from E. D. Frost at Grenada, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, informing Sharkey about an upcoming meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Central Railroad Company. Frost also asks on behalf of Walter Goodman whether Sharkey has recommended, or will recommend, Goodman for a pardon.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from Mayor Kinloch Falconer of Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey at Jackson, Mississippi, asking if his election as mayor was legal.