Dates: 1899-1900.

Letters to James W. Garner concerning his projected book, Reconstruction in Mississippi. Included are letters from Adelbert Ames, Ridgley C. Powers, Robert Hill, John M. Stone and H. R. Pease. A copy of a letter from Adelbert Ames discusses his administration as military governor of Mississippi. Also included is a biographical sketch of R. C. Powers written by William Compton.