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. Letter from Sheriff Josiah Daily of De Soto County, Mississippi, to H. F. Hewson, Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's private secretary, sending a description of George Washington who he alleges is guilty of the murder of Thomas Duncan. Included is a note from Hewson summarizing Daily'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 that James Brodie has declined the appointment as Marshall of Nesbitt, in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Josiah Daily to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, with information concerning the description of Stephen Allen, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Luther Teel in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Daily also asks for a reward to be offered for the capture of Allen.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Wm. T. Nesbit to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing him of the situation surrounding his appointment and confirmation to the office of circuit clerk of DeSoto County, Mississippi.