From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from R. B. Avery to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, praising the Ames' stance on temperance.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from D. McCobb to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, addressing McDobb's concerns for Alcorn's intention to remove E. W. Folks from the office of County Assessor in Warren County, Mississippi, and expressing his desire to see Mr. Folks remain in his position.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from L. M. Hall, chief of the Mississippi Secret Service, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, giving updates about Abe Hucabee, the Mitchell murder case, submission of a pay warrant for the governor's signature, and also noting that Dr. Emanuel had furnished the Secret Service agency with 5 half-price fare passes.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from C. H. Fontaine at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, concerning the need for civil authority in Port Gibson, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from former Confederate General William R. Peck at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Judge William L. Sharkey, requesting assistance in obtaining amnesty from President Andrew Johnson after being paroled by General Smith, as he is unable to present himself in Washington, District of Columbia.