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Letter from Mark Joseph to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 6, 1876

African AmericansAmes, Adelbert, 1835-1933CrimeCrime--RiotsCrime--ShootingCrime--Witness intimidationDemocratic Club (Vernon, Miss.)DisenfranchisementFairfax, BailersJackson (Miss.)Joseph, MarkJudgesJustices of the peaceMadison County (Miss.)Mississippi. Executive DepartmentPacker, A. G.PlantationsPlantations--Finch Kearney Plantation (Miss.)Political Parties--Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )Political electionsPratt, F. B.RefugeesRhodes, T.Ross, R. J.SecretariesVernon (Madison County, Miss.)Warner, A.

Letter from J. J. Gainey to L. M. Hall; July 30, 1870

African AmericansAlcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894ArkansasArkansas. GovernorArmstead, JohnArmstead, KimBoones, UnknownBrown, William H.ClerksClubs and Secret SocietiesClubs and Secret Societies--Ku Klux Klan (19th century)Conkle, JohnCrimeCrime--AffrayCrime--Assault and batteryCrime--MurderCrime--ShootingCrime--ThreatCriminal Procedure--ArrestDeathDetectivesFoard, W. H.Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877Gainey, J. J.Gouldsby, MatHall, L. M.Jackson (Miss.)Kimmons, EdgarLafayette County (Miss.)LawyersLorantz, NewtMain, Edwin M.MayorsMcFarland, BillyMcFarland, DanielMississippi. MilitiaMississippi. Secret Service BureauNewell, SamNewspapersNewspapers--Oxford (Miss.) FalconOxford (Miss.)Pine Bluff (Ark.)PlantationsSheriffsWatson, Amanda M.Westbrooks, JoeWidowsWilson, C. N.Wood, Ingnatius FewWood, ThomasYocona (Miss.)

Petition to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; June 14, 1870

Aberdeen (Miss.)Alcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894Appointment to officeChancellorsClay, RollinsClay, WashingtonEmancipation and self emancipationEnslaved peopleHalth, JackLawyersLogan, SavageMcAllister, WashingtonWhitfield, AlexWhitfield, CalvinWhitfield, CharlesWhitfield, GabrielWhitfield, HenryWhitfield, IsaacWhitfield, Isaac, Jr.Whitfield, JackWhitfield, M. A.Whitfield, O. H.Whitfield, William

Letter from A. P. Miller to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn; March 19, 1870

African AmericansAlcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894CrimeCrime--RobberyCriminal Procedure--ClemencyCriminal Procedure--PardonEason, ThomasEason, TomEmancipation and self emancipationEnslaved peopleHewson, H. F.Historically free and newly freed African AmericansJackson (Miss.)JailsMilitary Events--Recruiting and enlistmentMiller, Alexander P., 1808-1887Mississippi. Executive DepartmentMississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)Rankin County (Miss.)United States. ArmyWarren County (Miss.)

Letter from Mayor H. B. Gegan to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; February 24, 1870

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Baltimore (Md.)Beall, Fred.Beiner, FredChicago (Ill.)Cincinnati (Ohio)Criminal Procedure--ArrestGegan, H. B.IllinoisLawyersMarylandMayorsMemphis (Tenn.)OhioTennesseeWest Point (Miss.)

Letter from Sheriff A. Parker to Lieutenant William Atwood; February 18, 1870

Atwood, WilliamCoronersCriminal Procedure--ArrestEast Feliciana Parish (La.)Goanelle?, William U.Governors--LouisianaJackson (Miss.)JudgesLiberty (Miss.)LouisianaMorgan, F. R.Parker, A.Sharky, John C.SheriffsUnited States. Adjutant-General’s OfficeUnited States. Army

Letter from Superintendent Z. A. Philips to O. H. Crandall; February 17, 1870

BlacksmithsBrennan, WilliamCarpentersCarriage and wagon makingClarke County (Miss.)CourtsCourts--Circuit CourtsCrandall, O. H.CrimeCrime--LarcenyCriminal Procedure--ConvictedCriminal Procedure--ImprisonmentCriminal Procedure--PardonHarness making and tradeIron and steel workersJackson (Miss.)ManufacturersMississippi Convict LeasingMississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)Philips, Z. A.PhysiciansRichardson, E.SuperintendentsWagonmaker

Letter from J. H. Pierce to Major William Atwood; February 14, 1870

African AmericansAtwood, WilliamAvant, W. T.Avery, UnknownCrandall, O. H.CrimeCrime--MurderCrime--RobberyCrime--TheftCriminal Procedure--ArrestCriminal Procedure--EscapesCriminal Status--Fugitives from justiceCriminal Status--Imprisoned peopleHistorically free and newly freed African AmericansJackson (Miss.)JailsKentuckyMcClain, John M.Mooney, C. E.Panola (Miss.)PhysiciansPierce, J. H.Tallahatchie County (Miss.)United States. ArmyWest, Unknown

Letter from Sheriff A. Parker to Lieutenant William Atwood; February 13, 1870

Amite County (Miss.)Atwood, WilliamCox, MatthewCrandall, O. H.CrimeCrime--MurderCrime--RobberyCriminal Procedure--ArrestCriminal Procedure--EscapesCriminal Status--Fugitives from justiceEast Feliciana Parish (La.)Jackson (Miss.)Liberty (Miss.)LouisianaMorgan, F. R.Parker, A.PhysiciansSharky, JackSheriffsTangipahoa (La.)United States. Adjutant-General’s OfficeUnited States. Army

Letter from Georgia Governor Rufus B. Bullock to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; February 3, 1870

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Atlanta (Ga.)Bullock, Rufus B. (Rufus Brown), 1834-1907Conley, BenjaminCotting, David G.GeorgiaGeorgia. Department of StateGeorgia. Executive DepartmentGeorgia. General AssemblyGeorgia. GovernorMcWhorter, R. L.Mills, J. G. W.Newton, John J.United States. CongressUnited States. Congress. HouseUnited States. Congress. SenateUnited States. ConstitutionUnited States. Constitution. 15th AmendmentUnited States. Department of State

Letter from Superintendent Robert Kells to Superintendent Z. A. Philips; January 25, 1870

African AmericansBryant, LeeCriminal Procedure--PardonCriminal Status--Imprisoned peopleDisease and illnessHistorically free and newly freed African AmericansJOhnson, Thomas H.Jackson (Miss.)Kells, RobertMississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)Philips, Z. A.PhysiciansPrisonsRipley, Bigler L.SuperintendentsSurgeons

Letter from H. H. Winter and C. E. Murphy to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 25, 1870

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Calhoun County (Miss.)CrimeCrime--MurderDeathHamby, GeorgeMurphy, C. E.Pittsboro (Miss.)SheriffsWeeks, SolomonWinter, H. H.

Letters from Superintendent Z. A. Philips to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; 1870

African AmericansAmes, Adelbert, 1835-1933Bryant, LeeCarroll County (Miss.)CourtsCourts--Circuit CourtsCrimeCrime--LarcenyCrime--ManslaughterCriminal Procedure--Charges and specifications (Courts-martial)Criminal Procedure--ConvictedCriminal Procedure--PardonCriminal Procedure--ReleaseCriminal Procedure--SentencingCriminal Status--Imprisoned peopleDisease and illnessImpoverished peopleJOhnson, Thomas H.Jackson (Miss.)Kells, RobertMilitary Events--Military desertionMississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)Philips, T. A.PhysiciansRipley, Bigler L.Superintendents

Letter from Superintendent Z. A. Philips to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 1870

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Criminal Procedure--PardonCriminal Status--Imprisoned peopleDeathJackson (Miss.)McCarty, LewisMississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)Philips, Z. A.PhysiciansPlantationsPlantations--Peru PlantationsSmith, W. C.Superintendents

Letter from J. C. Hammack to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 16, 1870

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933CrimeCrime--MurderCriminal Status--Fugitives from justiceDeKalb (Miss.)Felton, T. W.Hammack, J. C.Kemper County (Miss.)TexasWebb, E.

Letter from Justice of the Peace William Price to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 14, 1870

AdjutantsAfrican AmericansAmes, Adelbert, 1835-1933Crandall, O. H.CrimeCrime--FornicationGifford, E.Grenada (Miss.)JudgesPhysiciansPrice, William

Depositions from Harriet Cook, L. Perkins, and Melinda Townsend to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 13, 1870

African AmericansAmes, Adelbert, 1835-1933Cook, HarrietCrimeCrime--FornicationGifford, E.Grenada (Miss.)HospitalsHotelsIntoxicatedJohnston, C. C.JudgesJustices of the peaceLincoln, C. P.MayorsMilitary training camps--Camp Grenada (Miss.)Perkins, LeviniaPrice, UnknownPrice, WilliamTownsend, MelindaUnknown, JuneYalobusha County (Miss.)

Letter from Sheriff J. P. Matthews to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 10, 1870

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Beauregard (Miss.)Cheeves, FrankCopiah County (Miss.)CrimeCrime--MurderDeathGallatin (Miss.)Johnson, WilliamMatthews, J. P.SheriffsWounds and injuries

Letter from Thomas Hanby to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 6, 1870

African AmericansAlabamaAmes, Adelbert, 1835-1933ArkansasAtwood, WilliamCalhoun County (Miss.)Crandall, O. H.CrimeCrime--AssassinationCrime--MurderCriminal Procedure--ArrestDeathGrenada (Miss.)Hamby, GeorgeHamby, Mrs. GeorgeHamby, ThomasHistorically free and newly freed African AmericansPhysiciansPittsboro (Miss.)Scott County (Ark.)Wicks, Solomon

List; January 1, 1870

Adams County (Miss.)Alcorn, J. L. (James Lusk), 1816-1894Alcorn, R. J.Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Amite County (Miss.)Appointment to officeAppraisersAttala County (Miss.)Avery, W. B.Ballard, Horatio N.Bickford, Samuel A.Boards of PoliceBorman, HubertBoykin, Jason W.Brack, WilliamBramlett, E. L.Brice, J. H.Bridges, N. B.Brill, JohnBrougher, C. A.Cabanis, E. W.Calhoun County (Miss.)Carpenter, J. E.Carroll County (Miss.)Carter, WilliamCary, SylvesterChickasaw County (Miss.)Choctaw County (Miss.)Claiborne County (Miss.)Clark, J. C.Clarke County (Miss.)Clarke, Charles W.ClerksCoahoma County (Miss.)Cobb, AlexanderCohea, D. A.CommissionersConfederate States of America. ArmyConfederate States of America. Army. Special Order No. 277Confederate States of America. Army. Special Order No. 28Conner, William H.ConstablesCopiah County (Miss.)Corliss, George W.Cornvill, Joseph G.CoronersCourtsCourts--Circuit CourtsCovington County (Miss.)Coxe, John L.Crisolm, John E.Cunningham, N. B.Daily, JosiahDavis, James M.De Soto (Miss.)Deerman, HenryDickerson, J. M.Eastland, OrvilleEgan, JohnFarbell, J.Fatum, E. A.Filder, Levi D.Franklin County (Miss.)Franklin, J. C.French, LibberisGambill, W. S.Garner, J. W.Gee, F. M.Gifford, E.Gillem, Alvan C. (Alvan Cullem), 1830-1875Gould, WalterGreene County (Miss.)Grey, A. E.Gurney, A. L.Hamilton, JohnHarrison County (Miss.)Hawking, PleasantHeaur?, W. M.Herbert, James L.Hill, EdwinHilliard, J. P.Hinds County (Miss.)Holland, George H.Holle, Charles F.Holmes County (Miss.)Howitt, E. L.Hudson, C. C.Huggins, Allen P.Huggnis, Allen P.Impoverished peopleIssaquena County (Miss.)Itawamba County (Miss.)Jackson County (Miss.)Jamison, A. J.Jarvis, LeviJasper County (Miss.)Jefferson County (Miss.)Jewell, J. D.Johnson, J. E.Johnson, Jospeh M.Johnson, R. C.Jones County (Miss.)Jones, S.JudgesJudicial DistrictsJudicial Districts--10th (Miss.)Judicial Districts--1st (Hinds County, Miss.)Judicial Districts--2nd (Hinds County, Miss.)Judicial Districts--3rd (Miss.)Judicial Districts--5th (Miss.)Judicial Districts--6th (Miss.)Judicial Districts--7th (Miss.)Judicial Districts--8th (Miss.)Judicial Districts--9th (Miss.)Justices of the peaceKellog, WilliamKemper County (Miss.)Kiernan, George D.Kline, SamuelKretschmar, MalcomLafayette County (Miss.)Lake, John L.Lane, EliasLane, Frank A.Langdon, C. D.Langford, George N.Larkin, E. W.Lauderdale County (Miss.)Lawrence County (Miss.)LawyersLeake County (Miss.)Leas, BenjaminLeas, F. B.Lee County (Miss.)Lee, Henry S.Lee, Q. L.Leffingwell, A.LeveesLilley, Winston J.Little, R. B.Lockwood, H. C.Lovering, AmosLowndes County (Miss.)Lucas, OwenLynch, James, 1839-1872Madison County (Miss.)Magee, William K.Maim, CharlesMain, E. M.Marion County (Miss.)Marshall County (Miss.)Matthew, John P.Matthews, B. A.MayorsMcBride, JosephMcEloy, JosephMcGowan, W. F.McGraw, William G.McJunio, KennethMcKee, James M.McRae, JohnMeck, John E.Meeks, RobertMiles, O. S.Millsupe, GreenMississippi. Auditor of Public AccountsMississippi. State HospitalMister, M. K.Monroe County (Miss.)Moore, John D.Moore, Samuel H.Moore, WilliamMoorman, HenryMorgan, C. E.Morris, J. S.Morris, J. S. (Joshua S.)Mosely, R. J.Mullins, Julius C.Murphy, Patrick H.Musgrove, HenryNatchez (Miss.)Neshoba County (Miss.)Newton County (Miss.)Noble, William H.Noxubee County (Miss.)Oktibbeha County (Miss.)Osgood, E. S.Owen, F. A.Owen, John G.Ozamie, Y.Packer, Albert G.Panola County (Miss.)Parker, A.Payton, Ephraim G.Peason, M. M.Perry County (Miss.)Pike County (Miss.)PolicePolitical electionsPollar, AustinPoole, R. P.Porter, George W.Powers, Ridgley C.Pratt, F. B.Probate law and practiceQuin, D. N.Quin, ReubenRankin County (Miss.)Reed, T. J.Ross, R. J.Scaler, R. H.Scott County (Miss.)SheriffsSimpson County (Miss.)Smith County (Miss.)Smith, J. J.Speed, FredericStanley, W. H.State MarshalStearns, DeWitteStevens, J. W.Sullivan, Charles A.Sumrall, A. B.Sunflower County (Miss.)SuperintendentsSurveyorsTallahatchie County (Miss.)Tarbell, J.Tate, Thomas C.Tax collectorsTeachersThompson, D. H.Tippah County (Miss.)Tishomingo County (Miss.)TreasurersTuttle, M. H.Universities and collegesUniversities and colleges--Franklin College (Tenn.)VanHook, George W.Vance, J. W.Vicksburg (Miss.)Waddel, E. B.Walker, R. H.Warner, Alexander, 1827-1914Warren County (Miss.)Warren, Henry W.Washington County (Miss.)Wayne County (Miss.)Webber, J. C.Wheaton, WilliamWhiffen, Walter S.White, JohnWhitesides, Isaac N.Wilkinson County (Miss.)Winchester, J. K.Winston County (Miss.)Winter, H. J.Wood, Howard B.Wood, Wm. Wallace W. (William Wallace W.)Yalobusha County (Miss.)Yazoo County (Miss.)Yeoman, WilliamYoung, Charles B.

Petition from Barrows Samples to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; January 1870

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Banks, JeffersonBarrows, UnknownCourtsCrimeCrime--Aggravated Assault with a Deadly WeaponCrime--ShootingCriminal Procedure--ArrestCriminal Procedure--ConvictedCriminal Procedure--EscapesCriminal Procedure--ImprisonmentCriminal Procedure--PardonCriminal Procedure--SentencingHill, R. A.Jackson (Miss.)Jefferson County (Miss.)Jenkins, ThomasJudgesLawyersMilitary BoardMilitary Districts--4th (Miss.)Mississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)Pennypacker, Galusha, 1844-1916Smythe, UnknownTrialVicksburg (Miss.)Wounds and injuries

Letter from Justice of the Peace A. R. Howe to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; December 25, 1869

African AmericansAmes, Adelbert, 1835-1933Como (Miss.)ConstablesCourtsCourts--Circuit CourtsCrandall, O. H.CrimeCrime--Rape and Sexual AssaultCrime--ShootingCrime--TheftCriminal Procedure--ArrestCriminal Procedure--EscapesCriminal Procedure--SentencingCriminal Status--Fugitives from justiceCriminal Status--Imprisoned peopleFarmsHowe, A. R.Jackson (Miss.)JudgesJustices of the peaceMattox, GeorgeMcGowan, UnknownMilitary Districts--4th (Miss.)Mississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)Panola County (Miss.)SheriffsVance, Unknown

Letter from Superintendent Z. A. Philips to O. H. Crandall; December 22, 1869

BlacksmithsBradley, JamesCarriage and wagon makingCourtsCourts--Circuit CourtsCrandall, O. H.CrimeCrime--LarcenyCriminal Procedure--ConvictedCriminal Procedure--ImprisonmentCriminal Procedure--SentencingDeSoto County (Miss.)Harness making and tradeJackson (Miss.)ManufacturersMississippi Convict LeasingMississippi. State Penitentiary (Jackson, Miss.)Philips, Z. A.PhysiciansRichardson, E.ShoemakersSuperintendents

Letter from United States Secretary of State Hamilton Fish to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames; December 20, 1869

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Booksellers and booksellingFaverney, Vicomte deFish, Hamilton, 1808-1893FranceFrance. Minister of Foreign AffairsHenri-Godefroi-Bernard-Alphonse de La Tour d’Auvergne-LauraguaisJackson (Miss.)PrintersUnited States. Department of StateUnited States. Department of the InteriorWashington (D.C.)

Letter from Sheriff M. H. Tuttle to O. H. Crandall; December 18, 1869

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933Carrollton (Miss.)Crandall, O. H.Criminal Procedure--PardonGrantham, DanielLawyersSecretariesTuttle, M. H.