From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Legal Document from T. J. White to the Sheriff of Leake County, Mississippi, containing an extradition order for John S. Edwards from Leake County, Mississippi, to Noxubee County, Mississippi, for manslaughter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from David H. Gregg to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, discussing an article that appeared in the Pilot newspaper, the author of which used the pseudonym "Veritas." The article made allegations against an unnamed candidate for the office of superintendent of the Mississippi State Penitentiary. Gregg believes that the article was aimed at him, and he claims that the author is Thomas Sturgis, former clerk of the penitentiary. Gregg denies the charges and asks Alcorn to rely on the word of those who have endorsed him for the position.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Henry S. Williams to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, writing resolution of support for General J. C. Webber whom, having been removed from the office of Mayor of the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi by the Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, hopes to be reinstated as Mayor of said city. This resolution was passed or adopted by the Republicans of the City of Vicksburg.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from J. T. Connell to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, asking to verify if he has issued a commission for the appointment of the District 5 Justice of the Peace in Lowndes County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from G. C. Chandler to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, containing a clipping from the Democrats of Handsboro, Mississippi, concerning the resolutions adopted during a joint racial meeting within Jackson County, Mississippi. Chandler also mentions Alcorn turning down a Senate seat, and that he has supporters in Jackson County, Mississippi who are satisfied with him. There is also mention of someone in the county trying to destroy the confidence of the African American citizens against Alcorn, but those efforts are backfiring against that person.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Report from George Wood and C. Halley to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, of a meeting at the courthouse of Jackson County, Mississippi, where a resolution of support was issued for the administration of Alcorn.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from Samuel Readus at Hazlehurst, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, concerning the murder of Irish laborer James McClung in Hazlehurst. Readus requests that Ames issue a proclamation to offer a reward for the apprehension of the perpetrators.