From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Copy of a letter from H. F. Hewson, Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn's private secretary, writing on behalf of Alcorn to T. W. Williamson, concerning certain lands in Panola County, Mississippi, belonging to Williamson, which were sold to satisfy outstanding taxes owed from 1868. Included is a separate note from Hewson giving a summary of his own letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Report from Mississippi Secretary of the Senate Murray Peyton to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, of county officers whom have been confirmed by the Senate from Yalobusha, Tallahatchie, Carroll, Madison, Perry, Coahoma, and Attala Counties, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from W. H. Buford to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, explaining that he will visit him in the near future in order to discuss the vacant offices within the city of Water Valley, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Central Railroad President Absalom Madden West to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, recommending James Hart to succeed Mr. Nobors or one of the African American men on the city council of Holly Springs, Mississippi, and giving his objection to the suggestion of Mr. Emory for the same position. (Note from O. Davis endorsing the letter)

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Mississippi Secretary of the Senate Murray Peyton and A. M. West, Jr. to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, sending a list of recommended county officers that have been confirmed by the Senate. (Attached to Peyton's letter is a letter from A. M. West, asking that his name be removed from consideration for the office of assessor of Marshall 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 Alcorn Collection. Report of County Officers for Tallahatchie, Smith, Lowndes, DeSoto, Holmes, Winston and Yalobusha Counties of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Wm. R. Dickson at Water Valley, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, introducing Major B. F. Fly from Texas, who is involved with the Mississippi San Rafael Silver Mining Company. Dickson writes favorably of Fly's character.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Murray Peyton, secretary of the Mississippi State Senate, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn of the actions of the Senate in the matter of confirming persons appointed to county officer positions by Alcorn, and one nominee who was not confirmed. Attached is a list of names of appointees.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from T. W. Webb in Water Valley, Mississippi, asking if he has authority to receive members of the militia into his company.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from G. W. Paris, Confederate Captain of the Paris Rebels, at Grenada, Mississippi, asking if his company will be received in West's Brigade.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from James and H. J. Rogers at Water Valley, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting permission to raise a company of cavalry.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from E. J. Runnells in Steen's Creek, Mississippi, requesting that the "Rough and Readies" (Company A, 6th Mississippi Infantry) be ordered into service.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. F. Avent at Oxford, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking when Avent will be appointed a paymaster in the Mississippi Militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from B. L. Thompson in Water Valley, Mississippi, requesting that the "Yalobusha Rebels" be mustered into service.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. W. Durham at Kosciusko, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus requesting an appointment as Confederate commissary officer in a Mississippi regiment.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Absolom M. West, Confederate General of State Troops, at Durant, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus concerning a camp ground for his brigade near Water Valley, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Mississippi Governor John Jones Pettus to Confederate Colonel Brown authorizing Confederate Captain Collins to travel to Water Valley, Mississippi, on the railroad.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames to Judge Robert Andrews Hill, giving Hill the power of attorney to represent interests of the state of Mississippi at the Central Rail Road Convention in Water Valley, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Judge Robert Andrews Hill at Oxford, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, requesting power of attorney to represent the interests of the state of Mississippi at the Central Rail Road Convention in Water Valley, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from A. M. West at Water Valley, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, accepting appointment as "Trustee of the State University."

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Mayor John A. Wilson of Water Valley, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, concerning a question of authority by officials in Water Valley, Mississippi, to extradite James W. Markam from New Orleans, Louisiana.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from John P. Renke, Recorder of the First District of New Orleans, Louisiana, to John A. Wilson, the Mayor of Water Valley, Mississippi, announcing the imprisonment of James W. Markham, charged with the alleged murder of Dr. Simon.