From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. A. Orr to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that James Murdoch murdered Evans Rogers near Shuqualak, Mississippi, and had also escaped. The letter goes on to give a physical description of Murdoch, stating that he is fond of whiskey and opium, and gives his demeanor while under the influence.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from John C. Gilmore to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, applying for the office of Sheriff of Noxubee County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Unfinished report from E. W. Laird, listing nominations for county officers from several counties. Notes include dates of appointments, names of officers, and notes of those who failed to qualify. At the end of the report, Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn signs his name and requests the advice and consent of the Mississippi State Senate for the appointments.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Published letters by Thomas S. Gathright to the voters of Noxubee and Winston Counties, Mississippi, announcing that he was running for the Mississippi State Senate. Gathright's letters were originally published in the Macon Beacon.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Petition from J. S. Carver at Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking that the tax on his business be waived. Attached is a letter of support from Sheriff W. M. Conner dated September 6, 1865.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from D. F. Constantine at Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking that the tax on his business be reduced. On the reverse, Sheriff W. M. Connor and Thomas Haynes endorse Constantine's request.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from Thomas Haynes at Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, enclosing a letter sent to United States Postmaster General William Dennison. (Enclosed letter not present).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Petition from citizens of Shuqualak, Mississippi, to an F. P. Blair, addressed as Postmaster General of the United States, asking that a post office be established there and that Thomas Haynes be named postmaster.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from N. C. Goodloe at Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking that the tax on his business be reduced.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from Thomas S. Gathwright, Principal of the Summerville Institute at Gholson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking Sharkey to recommend him to the federal government for appointment as United States Marshal for the northern district of Mississippi. Gathwright names President F. A. P. Barnard of the Columbia College of New York as a reference. Gathwright asks for Sharkey's support before the position is given to someone else, and emphasizes he has a family to support.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. W. McDonald at Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking for a commission as an impressment agent.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. W. McDonald at Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Attorney-General T. J. Wharton asking for a commission as an impressment agent.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. A. Love, a soldier in the Confederate Army, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking to provide his family with clothing.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from T. N. Martin at Houston, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, recommending his brother H. K. Martin to be a salt agent for the state of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from D. F. Constantine at Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, concerning ownership of a double-barrel shotgun

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from F. G. Nickolson in Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, seeking a position as a post commissary or drill master.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Thompson S. Tyson in Shuqualak, Mississippi, recommending D. F. Constantine for Comissary of Confederate Colonel William F. Tucker's Regiment (Confederate 41st Mississippi Infantry).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Shuqualak, Mississippi, by James S. Slaughter, asking if the state will accept volunteers for 12 month's service.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from B. Day at Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus concerning payment of a clothing account for the "Quitman Light Infantry."

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from members of the "Quitman Light Infantry" to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus requesting reimbursement for monies spent on uniforms.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Noxubee County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus tendering the services of the "Noxubee Blues," (Company H, 5th Mississippi Infantry).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Confederate Captain A. H. Franklin in Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting arms and equipment for his company. (Company D, 11th Mississippi Infantry)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from D. W. Kern in Wahalak, Mississippi, to John A. Pettus, son of Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, giving news of the election of officers in a militia unit.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from P. H. Hamilton in Shuqualak, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus regarding payment for the Samuel Chapman Order.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William A. McClure to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting a cannon for the Quitman Light Infantry, a militia unit being raised in the town of Shuqualak, Mississippi.