Reward files, 1842-1845.

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Reward files, 1842-1845.

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This series consists of letters concerning rewards offered by the Governor of Ala. for the apprehension of criminals. Most of this series is composed of requests for the governor to offer a reward for various fugitives. Included is a letter from a Seymour White in Abbeville, Ala. stating that the reward offered for murderer Andy Owens is not sufficient enough to encourage anyone to risk his life trying to capture him.

Originals .1 cubic ft. (2 folders).Copies 1 microfilm reel.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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SNAC Resource ID: 8225492

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Owens, Andy

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Alabama. Governor (1841-1845 : Fitzpatrick)

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Fitzpatrick, Benjamin, 1802-1869

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United States Senator from Alabama. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Washington], to J. S. Black, 1857 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270530796 Benjamin Fitzpatrick, son of William and Anne Phillips Fitzpatrick, was born 30 June 1802 in Greene County, Ga. In 1816, he moved to Alabama, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1823. He retired from the practice of law in 1827 due to ill health and became a successful planter on...

White, Seymour.

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