From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Note from Leake County, Mississippi, stating that Samuel Houston had authority to arrest all stragglers, deserters, and conscripts.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from a discharged soldier to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus informing on Robert L. Bates, who is avoiding the draft.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Petition from the citizens of Jasper County, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus protesting an illegal draft of local men into the state militia.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William R. Brandriff in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting remittance for a fine placed on him by the circuit court.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Washington Green in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting a pardon for a Mrs. Herman's son.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. W. Marshall to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus regarding the annual report of swamp lands in Choctaw County, Mississippi.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. B. Foster in Vicksburg, Mississippi, enclosing a letter from M. E. Green both regarding a request for the pardon of a man name Scalland.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. A. Anderson in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus giving facts about the case of F. J. Scalland who was convicted of larceny.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from the citizens of Brandon, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting a cannon for the town.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from P. B. Starke in Mohawk Place, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus stating the need for the Southern States to band together and protect their rights.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from O. Metcalfe in Natchez, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking for a pardon for Mr. Perry who was convicted of simple assault.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Milton S. Latham in Washington, D. C., to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning a prisoner in Mississippi named Martin.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. J. Boyd in Natchez, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the delegates of the Atlanta Georgia convention of slave holding states.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. H. Ingraham in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus regarding and enclosing the charter of the St. Thomas Military School.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. H. Craig in Jackson, Mississippi, to Thomas O. Harrison asking for details about Craig's family and describing his life in prison.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from J. G. Hamer in Salem, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting cavalry arms for the Salem Cavalry Unit in Salem Mississippi.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from Illinois Secretary of State O. M. Hatch to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus stating that Alexander Vaughn who was wanted for murder in Mississippi was being held for extradition in Springfield, Illinois.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from George M. Klein in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting Pettus' autograph.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from University Chancellor F. A. P. Barnard in Oxford, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus asking Pettus to bring copies of remarks made by Barnard in previous letters to the University of Mississippi Board Meeting.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Voucher for F. W. White explaining that he is authorized to receive money on behalf of the Mississippi and Tennessee railroads.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Sworn statement from T. C. Rhodes to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus stating that he witnessed Zachariah Erkwood assault L. C. Rhodes.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from the Secretary of State for the State of Tennessee J. E. R. Ray stating resolutions of the state of Tennessee that call for the South to unite against the Republican Party.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from William B. Trotter in Quitman, Mississippi, seeking commission as a Major General in the State Volunteers.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. L. Sykes in Washington, D. C., to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus concerning the manufacture of rifles for the state.
From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Governor Pettus Collection. Letter from W. H. Meriman in Starkville, Mississippi, to Mississippi Governor John J. Pettus requesting clemency for the son of Mrs. Mary Jacobs.
