From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Resolution from the Board of the Mississippi Lunatic Asylum to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning appropriations due to be paid to the institution.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Proclamation from Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking for 12-month volunteers to serve on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Petition from the officers of the 8th Mississippi Infantry to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus seeking transfer to the Mississippi coast. (Moved to box 25880-oversized).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William L. Duncan at Corinth, Mississippi, to Mississippi State Auditor A. B. Dilworth concerning some Maynard rifles belonging to the state that were taken without permission.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. J. Reeves in Baldwyn, Mississippi, asking what should be done with men expressing Union sentiments.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. H. Brown at Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus notifying Pettus that Reverend Caskey has accepted the job of hospital agent for Mississippi troops.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Van A. W. Anderson at Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus writing on behalf of Mrs. Caroline Williams, a prisoner at the state penitenitary.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from T[homas] A. Mellon at Columbus, Kentucky, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting that his regiment be transferred south (3rd Mississippi Infantry).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from R. Seal in Pass Christian, Mississippi, concerning the landing of United States Army troops at Biloxi, Mississippi, on December 31, 1861.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Q. C. Gibbs in Yazoo City, Mississippi, seeking arms for a company of 12-month volunteers he is raising.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from P. N. Willis at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting dismissal of a fine against J. C. Chew.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Moody and Ferrall in Enterprise, Mississippi, concerning the need for salt in the local community.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from T. J. Wharton at the Attorney General's Office in Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the legality of funding hospitals for Mississippi troops.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Mayor J. C. Monet of Shieldsborough, Mississippi, concerning the defense of the Mississippi coast from invasion by United States forces.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from M. S. Ward in Panola, Mississippi, requesting the release of B. F. Jackson from the penitentiary to join the Confederate Army.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from M. M. J. Terry at Jackson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting a position at the deaf and dumb asylum.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Confederate Lieutenant M[ilton] R. Jones at Manassas, Virginia, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking if volunteers will be accepted (Company C, 16th Mississippi Infantry).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from John W. Thompson in Ripley, Mississippi, concerning the conviction of W. G. Smith, who has served six years in the Mississippi State Penitentiary.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. W. Myers at Durant, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting permission to distill alcohol.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. T. McBee, W. G. Middleton, and W. G. Eskridge in Grenada, Mississippi, requesting repair of the guns in their commands.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. Gibbes in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, concerning an African American man in jail for allegedly burning a gin house.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. B. Tucker at Aberdeen, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the mustering in of a cavalry company raised by Tucker (Company H, 28th Mississippi Cavalry).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. A. Comfort in Louisville, Mississippi, concerning the need for shoes and clothing for the Confederate 5th Mississippi Infantry stationed in Florida.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from H. P. Atkins at Grenada, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting permission to obtain medicines for the state of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from George W. Braden at Warrington, Florida, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting his commission as an officer in Company B, 9th Mississippi Infantry.