Appprehension of fugitives from justice papers, 1871-1875.

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Appprehension of fugitives from justice papers, 1871-1875.

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These papers document Governor Preston H. Leslie's role as chief executive in the apprehension of fugitives from justice. Included are requests to the governor from local officials asking for extraditions of Kentucky fugitives from other states, warrants on those who jump bail, and rewards to be offered for the capture of fugitives.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Kentucky. Governor (1871-1875 : Leslie)

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Leslie, Preston H. (Preston Hopkins), 1819-1907

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Preston H. Leslie was govenor of Kentucky from 1871 to 1875. In 1842 Leslie, who was born in Wayne (now Clinton) County, was practicing law in Monroe County. From the description of Deed : 1842. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 35967531 Preston H. Leslie was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on March 8, 1819. Leslie was the governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1871 to 1875. President Grover Cleveland appointed Governor Leslie to be the T...