Governor's official corrrespondence file - rewards, 1908-1911.

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Governor's official corrrespondence file - rewards, 1908-1911.

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These records document the offering of rewards for various fugitives, under the authority of Governor Augustus E. Willson. Included are rewards for "Night Riders" and Ku Klux Klan members. Also included are letters from family and friends of victims, asking the governor to offer a reward for information to bring the criminals to justice.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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