From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Petition from several citizens of Caroll County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Adelbert Ames, asking for the pardon of James Jordan who was convicted of robbery.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from members of the bar in Holmes County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, asking that a district court be established in Lexington, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Undated letter from the members of the bar of Lexington, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus recommending James M. Dyer for Circuit Court Judge.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from H. S. Allen and J. M. Dyer at Lexington, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus recommending Samuel M. Thompson for a commission to raise a company of cavalry for state service.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Lexington, Mississippi by members of the bar in Holmes County, Mississippi, recommending A. M. Harlow for District Attorney.