From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Sworn statement from Edward Gilliam to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, detailing the armed group of 50 white men who seized control of Edwards following the riots at Clinton, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Letter from J. O. Shelby to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, stating that rations for Vicksburg, Mississippi, have been shipped and will arrive on the early train.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. List, containing government expenditures from February 23 to October 2, 1874.