From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. Document, containing a pardon of James Walton, convicted of removing cotton on which there was a lien.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Ames Collection. List of Mississippians exempted from the amnesty proclamation of May 1865 but who were granted special presidential pardon.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from I. G. G. Garrett at Port Gibson, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, suggesting that the Mississippi Legislature buy his patent. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving an executive summary of Garrett's letter. (Letter is heavily faded and difficult to read).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Legislative document from Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn to the Mississippi Legislature, concerning money and land grants to aid in the construction of levees in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta. He explains that it is important for the revival of the cotton industry and he makes reference to it's standing in the global cotton economy, specifically noting the Manchester Cotton Supply Association as competition.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Texas Governor Edmund Davis to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, acknowledging his receipt of the joint resolution passed by the Mississippi Legislature memorializing the United States Congress to refund the taxes collected on cotton during the years 1865-1867. Included is a note from H. F. Hewson, Alcorn's private secretary, giving a summary of Davis's letter.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Petition from several petitioners to Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn, requesting a full pardon for Peter Kesler who, having been convicted of cotton stealing, is now believed to be innocent. Having heard testimony from a Mr. Yates, who was also convicted in this same incident, the petitioners believe Mr. Kesler was a victim of circumstance and ask for his release.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Letter from Hillary Talbert to Colonel N. Howard, requesting a pardon on behalf of Henry Bennett, an African-American man, who was convicted of stealing cotton and was sentanced to 5 years in prison and has already served 3. Talbert believes Bennett was being directed by a "mean white man" and did not financially benefit from the crime. Two petitions have already been sent to the Governor on Bennett's behalf but to no avail. Talbert is requesting that Howard bring the pardon before Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn. (Note added from Colonel N. Howard and Stephen Johnson).

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Alcorn Collection. Message from Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn to both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature, stating that he is returning to them House Bill 244 without his approval, and defines reasons for this action.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Robert Kells, superintendent of the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning Kells' efforts to obtain a pass to go to Vicksburg, Mississippi, to obtain supplies.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Printed copy of a telegram from United States Army Lieutenant Colonel C. T. Christensen, by order of General E. R. S. Canby at New Orleans, Louisiana, to General G. K. Warren at Vicksburg, Mississippi, telling Warren to allow all cotton to be brought forward without any military restriction and ending the search for Confederate cotton. This copy is printed by Assistant Adjutant General Frederic Speed for General J. W. David.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Transaction of a case from the special court of equity, concerning the sale of 130 bales of cotton in Jefferson County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Letter from United States Army Major R. S. Moore at Aberdeen, Mississippi, to Lieutenant E. Weakley, concerning efforts of "certain parties" to claim cotton for the state.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Printed form letter from Assistant Adjutant General W. A. Gordon at Jackson, Mississippi, giving Major General Peter J. Osterhaus's instructions on cotton claims. The letter is unaddressed.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from William Merrill, superintendent of the Mississippi Institution for the Blind in Jackson, Mississippi, to John Duncan, John W. Robinson, and A. Virden, the Institution's trustees, giving his annual report. The report contains information on the school's financial condition and its impact on students, as well as updates on students' studies and health.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. The Tenth Annual Report of the Trustees and Superintendent of the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum by Superintendent Robert Kells.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from R. W. Edmonson at Macon, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning payment for cotton cards made for the state of Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Contract between C. T. Merlis and the state of Mississippi to produce cotton cards.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Incomplete letter from Confederate Captain A. Q. Withers, commander of a company of state troops at Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, asking that his troops remain in Marshall County, Mississippi.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning a contract to supply the state of Mississippi with cloth, shoes, cotton cards, and many other items. On the reverse, Mississippi Secretary of State C. A. Brougher certifies that Clark gave a requisition for said contract.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Contract of John M. Lyles, offering to supply the state of Mississippi with 2,000 pairs of cotton cards per month. On the reverse, several citizens endorse Lyles.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Financial statement showing the state of Mississippi owed the firm of Bowles, Edmondson and Company for 923 pairs of cotton cards.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Incomplete and damaged letter concerning the shipment of cotton.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Sharkey Collection. Affidavit of N. J. Gilmer, notarized by Theophilus Harvey, justice of the peace of Lowndes County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor William L. Sharkey, concerning cotton that N. J. Gilmer was allegedly forced to sell to the Confederate States government and Gilmer's application for amnesty. The affidavit is dated July 18, 1865. Attached are additional statements from United States Army Captain Robert S. Richland and other citizens testifying to Holmes' position as a justice and to Gilmer's allegiance to the United States. The appended statements are variously dated July 18 and July 19, 1865.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from John T. Ball at Meridian, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning his efforts to dispense spirituous liquors before the United States Army entered the town.

From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Clark Collection. Letter from Abraham Murdoch, John K. Ottley, and William M. Tagart at Columbus, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor Charles Clark, concerning a contract to provide the state of Mississippi with cotton cards.