These letters, spanning 1886, are from the residents and offices of Scott County, Kansas regarding its organization to Kansas Governor John Martin. Many of the letters are signed petitions confirming the population requirements are met for its organization. There are Governor's Proclamations electing an official to verify the requirements as well as claiming the official organization of the county. Other letters discuss the appointment of a census taker, register of deeds, and probate judge. Scott County was organized on June 29, 1886 and named for General Winfield Scott.