From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from W. L. Abbott at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, concerning a barrel of his whiskey that was confiscated by the government.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from Sheriff W. J. Taylor of Madison County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, complaining that he needs deputies to help him carry out his assigned duties. Taylor particularly wishes to hire guards to aid in the attachment of cotton. Beyond attachment orders, he states that much of his work is executing warrants against African Americans for larceny. Taylor also complains that the United States Army troops camping on the county courthouse grounds have rendered him no assistance and have allegedly caused harm to the grounds.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from N. G. Watts to William H. Brown at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Adjutant General William H. Brown, informing him that the Kentuckians continued on the Peytonia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from John T. Hodge in Satartia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking to raise a horse company so that he can avoid being drafted.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from John W. Jones, Confederate Captain of the "Jeff Davis Rebels," requesting equipment and provisions.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from V. M. and B. C. Cannon in Satartia, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus recommending doctor George F. Mellen for a position as surgeon with the Southern Army.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Telegram from Sam Henderson, commander of independent scouts, at Canton, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark at Macon, Mississippi, informing him that the United States Army cavalry, artillery, and wagons were eight miles above Mechanicsburg, Mississippi, moving toward Yazoo City, Mississippi, and that there are unoccupied United States boats at Satartia, Mississippi.