From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Thomas S. Hardee to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing that he has the new map nearly ready and will have a copy ready for the Governor's inspection by the first week of July. Hardee also states that he was delayed by waiting on census returns and that he will meet with the Governor the following week.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. E. Jolley to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, addressing a letter he sent on June 9, 1871 concerning an incident where a county sheriff would not receive a prisoner.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Finis H. Little to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing in response to his telegraph sent to Sheriff Anderson concerning prisoners Moore and Gewin. Little also states that he believes that Moore will be acquitted and would not try to escape.

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, informing that L. C. Baugh has declined the appointment to the office of Marshal of Nesbitt, Mississippi, in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Incomplete letter to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, addressing accusations made against him and stating that these allegations are "wholly unjust and untrue".

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Petition from several citizens of Jasper County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting the removal of W. R. Boyd from the office of county treasurer.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. W. Campbell to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking for an appointment for himself in order to support his family.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. H. Mims, county assessor, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, in reference to the assessment of railroad property in Wayne County, Mississippi, asking if such property can be taxed. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Mims's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. J. Bradford to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting a statement from the governor that Bradford had nothing to do with Mr. Sims being removed from office. Bradford also recommends replacement officers. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Bradford's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Thos. Blackmon to H. T. Fisher, writing to inform Fisher of the persons who have written or signed a petition in support of Blackmon's appointment to the office of chancery clerk of Montgomery County, Mississippi. A note from Fisher refers Blackmon's letter to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. G. Moore to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking to be appointed to the office of circuit clerk of Warren County, Mississippi, upon the resignation of the current officer Mr. Lea. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Moore's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mayor Thomas J. Binford of Duck Hill, Mississippi, to Mississippi Attorney General J. S. Morris, informing Morris that he has made application to be appointed to the office of chancery clerk of Montgomery County, Mississippi, and that he has learned that Dr. E.R. Armstead, a Democrat, has also been recommended. Binford states that Armstead is not a resident of Montgomery County but is from Choctaw County, Mississippi, by way of Texas, and that Armstead has been in Mississippi for a few months. On the reverse, in a note dated June 10, 1871, Morris refers Binford's letter to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Binford's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Ch. A. Sullivan to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, concerning a bill entitled "An Act for the Relief of C. A. Sullivan", administrator of G. C. Sullivan, the recently deceased sheriff of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Sullivan attempts to address objections and concerns raised by the governor concerning the bill. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Sullivan's letter.

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 Geo. McKee to H. F. Hewson, Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's private secretary, enclosing a copy of an offer by Starr and Frazier to equip the Mississippi Militia. McKee notes the information may still be of value. Included is a note from Hewson summarizing McKee's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Jno. A. Galbreath to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting to be appointed to the office of Quartermaster General, and stating that he now holds the position of Assistant Quartermaster General. The letter includes notes from E. Stafford and Mississippi Attorney General J. S. Morris endorsing Galbreath's request. Also included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Galbreath's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from F. W. Keys, a district attorney in Carroll County, Mississippi, to H. F. Hewson, Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's private secretary, addressing an accusation against Keys of his excessive drinking, and mentioning that he has not had a drink in several days in his efforts to quit. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson giving a summary of Keys's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from A. M. Sea to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, sending his resignation of the office of the circuit clerk of Warren County, Mississippi. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Sea's letter.

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 Mississippi Secretary of State James Lynch to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that E. D. Fisher has declined the appointment to the office of alderman of the city of Jackson, Mississippi. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Lynch's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Franklin B. Hough to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing to request another copy of the seal of the state to be included in a presentation on the constitutions of every state. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Hough's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Sheriff Henry P. Scott to H. F. Hewson, Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's private secretary, clearing up a controversy concerning Scott's bonds being filed properly for the office of sheriff and tax collector.

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, containing a notice of the formation and organization of Montgomery County, Mississippi. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Lynch's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. Stanley to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn of the assault on Representative Coggeshall, who had been approached by three men from Oakland, Mississippi, and subsequently shot. Stanley also reports that the assailants had been allowed by a justice of the peace to escape. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Stanley'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, informing Alcorn that H. Spangler has declined the appointment to the office of alderman of the city of Jackson, Mississippi. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Lynch's letter.