Mississippi -- Politics and government -- To 1865.
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Adams County Police and Miscellaneous County Records
The bulk of the collection contains various items and documents relating to the various activities of the Adams County Board of Police that were generated between 1840-1842 and 1850-1856. Warrants for payment to Constable Peter Laurence, road and bridge maintenance reports, and sundry license applications make up most of the collection, but there are also documents relating to the county alms house and allegiance oaths by Board of Police members.
Gerard Chittocque Brandon Letter
A letter of January 9, 1829, from Gerard C. Brandon, governor of Mississippi, to John Murphy, governor of Alabama, requesting an answer to a letter of the preceding October. Brandon had written Murphy concerning unsettled accounts between Alabama and Mississippi. Brandon had sent Murphy a proposal on which he wanted Murphy's approval so that Brandon could present it to the Mississippi legislature then in session.
Winfield Scott Featherston Letter
Dale Sallis Fleming Papers
This collection contains a comprehensive and objective look at the Civil War in Mississippi. Anyone researching this time period in Mississippi's history would find ample information. Students of history and journalism would benefit from the writings of Mr. Fleming.
David Holmes Letter
One original letter, dated December 29, 1822, from Senator David Holmes of Mississippi to the Secretary of the Navy. The letter endorses the recommendation made by Judge Thurston Speaks of Missouri that Hamilton E. V. Robinson, also of Missouri, be appointed as a midshipman.
David Holmes Research Collection
An assortment of items relating to Mississippi’s first governor, David Holmes (1817-1820) and the Liberty Ship named in his honor during World War II.
Alexander G. McNutt Letters
Mississippi Secretary of State, Certificate of Election
Certificate of election of John Tennyson as Justice of the Peace in District Four of Chickasaw County, Mississippi, dated November 29, 1851. John Whitfield was Governor.
Monaco vs. Mississippi: Research pertaining to a suit by a foreign state against a state of the Union
Research paper on lawsuit by Monaco regarding issuance of bonds.
John L. Pendergrass Collection of Political Campaign Materials
This collection contains political campaign materials related to Mississippi and National political campaigns.
"Political Correspondences" (Lowndes County, Miss.) Broadside
John Anthony Quitman Letter
One letter dated June 10, 1850, from John A. Quitman, Governor of Mississippi (1835-1836; 1850-1851) to "His Excellency, Governor of Connecticut, " stating that two copies of the laws passed during the recent legislative session of Mississippi were being forwarded by mail. Quitman also requested that receipt of the copies be acknowledged.
Virginia Governor's Communication Enclosing a Communication from the Commissioner from Mississippi
Pamphlet requesting urgent response to proposal for a convention of slave-holding states.
Virginia Governor's Communication Enclosing the Credentials of the Commissioner from Mississippi
Pamphlet aimed at gaining Virginia's support for a convention of slave-holding states.