From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Sheriff E. F. Haynie of Alcorn County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, informing Alcorn that he had to pay the fare for his guards on several railroads because their certificates for expenses had been denied by the railroad agents. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Haynie's letter.

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. Report from William Morest at Grenada, Mississippi, to L. M. Hall, chief of the Mississippi Secret Service, stating what part of the state he is working in. He also states that the officials from several counties are cooperating with him in his investigation into the assassination of W. F. Brantley, mayor of Winona, Mississippi, and his tracking of fugitives who have escaped from jail in those counties. He recounts his conversation with Brantley's widow. Morest further explains his intentions to carry out the investigation.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Proclamation of Georgia Governor Rufus Bullock, offering a reward for the arrest and extradition of W. B. H. "Nat" Kidd, who is accused of murdering Mary Gray in 1869. The proclamation is certified by Georgia Secretary of State David G. Cotting.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Alexander Roy in Carroll County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, asking for a commission as dispenser of spirituous liquors.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from W. Goodman, president of the Mississippi Central Railroad, at Canton, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning a proposal to supply Mississippi with cotton and wool cards.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from George W. McLellan, United States Second Assistant Postmaster General, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, informing Sharkey that Postmaster General William Dennison has ordered daily mail service on the Southern Railroad of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from E. D. Frost at Grenada, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, informing Sharkey about an upcoming meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Central Railroad Company. Frost also asks on behalf of Walter Goodman whether Sharkey has recommended, or will recommend, Goodman for a pardon.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from W. Goodman, former superintendent of the Mississippi Central Railroad Company at New York City, New York, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, offering his opinions on how the company can be saved.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from former Mississippi Governor John J. McRae at Buckatunna, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking if the state can provide him with transportation to Oxford, Mississippi, to attend the University of Mississippi Board of Trustees meeting. McRae also expresses his desire to make an application to President Andrew Johnson for pardon.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from A. M. West at Durant, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey. West supports General Salt Agent T. A. Philips to take over the Penitentiary, and his former clerk G. D. Leatherberg as an agent to the Quartermaster General Department. West also speaks of the importance of reorganizing the state.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from T. S. Williams at New Orleans, Louisiana, informing Quartermaster General Madison McAfee that he instructed the Canton, Mississippi, agent to forward his guns.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Edward Mallen in Enterprise, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that he arrived last night, and all property stored and offices secured.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Confederate General Daniel Ruggles at Grenada, Mississippi, informing Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus that United States cavalry attacked at Tallahatchie Bridge that morning.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from J. B. Money and J. M. Morris in Grand Junction, Tennessee, informing Mississippi Chief of Ordnance, Samuel G. French that 30 boxes of shell and one brass cannon are held up because the Mississippi Central refuses to pay charges.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Telegram from Walter Goodman, President of the Mississippi Central Railroad, asking for a representative of the state to be present at the stockholders meeting on Wednesday the twelfth.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Henry E. Williamson Mississippi, by Henry E. Williamson, stating that he was given the authority by General J. Z. George to impress horses for the 3rd Mississippi Cavalry, state troops.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Thomas J. Roberson in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, asking permission to raise a company of cavalry for service in the Mississippi State Militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Brigadier General J. Z. George to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning wood for building bridges for the railroad.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. D. Palmer, an officer in the 4th Mississippi Infantry at Winona, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, seeking a commission in the Mississippi State Militia.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Alex M. Clayton at Jackson, Mississippi, to Confederate Secretary of the Treasury Christopher G. Memminger, concerning a problem with depositing money in a New Orelans, Louisiana, bank with which to buy bonds.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Robert Muldrow to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus, giving his receipt for 100 pistols to arm the men of his Confederate company.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. Goodman, the President of the Mississippi Central Railroad Company, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the repayment of debts owed to the state of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Stephen A. Eggleston at Lexington, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the establishment of a guerrilla company in Holmes County.