From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Ike S. Robinson in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, informing Clark of the suspected plans of the United States Army in Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Captain W. E. Montgomery, commander of the Herndon Rangers (Mississippi Militia, Cavalry Battalion, Second Reserves), to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, informing Clark about attempted United States Army cavalry raids in his area of operation, as well as soldiers that may need to be released from service. Montgomery also writes on the health and safety of his family, as he claims that United States soldiers have threatened to capture and hold them hostage.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Letter from Captain W.E. Montgomery of the Herndon Rangers to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark concerning raids being made by armed negroes led by Milford Coe.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from citizens of Bolivar County, Mississippi, asking for arms for a local military company.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from A. C. Jettan at Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking who is authorized to swear men into the service of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from B. G. Hudson at Lake Bolivar, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting a discharge from the army.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Z. A. Philips, Superintendent of the Mississippi State Penitentiary, to O. H. Crandall, informing him that convict Orange Lee has escaped custody from a camp near Lake Bolivar, Mississippi.