Rewards file, 1831-1834.

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Rewards file, 1831-1834.

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The Governor of Ala. is authorized to offer a reward by proclamation for the apprehension of persons charged with any capital offense who have escaped from prison, custody, or who have fled the state. This series includes a letter from William Griffen to Gov. John Gayle asking that Gayle offer a reward for the apprehension of John Houghton who killed Singleton Smith in a fight. Also included is an affidavit describing the incident and giving a physical description of Houghton. The series also contains a description of the murder of H. Triplett in Fort Mitchell, Russell Co., Ala. and a letter asking that a reward be offered for the apprehension of Edward H. Cogbile who commiteed the crime. Also included is a letter from the Montgomery Co. sheriff informing the Governor that Littleton Prince had escaped from jail.

Originals: 1 folder.Copies: one microfilm reel.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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SNAC Resource ID: 8292536

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Houghton, John W.

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Cogbile, Edward H.

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Smith, Singleton.

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Prince, Littleton.

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Gayle, John, 1792-1859

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Alabama. Governor (1831-1835 : Gayle)

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Triplett, H.

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Griffen, William B.

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Anthropologist, professor and chairman of the Anthropology Dept. at Northern Arizona University. From the description of The Chiricahua Apache Population Resident at the Janos Presidio, 1792 to 1858 1988. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 43875811 Anthropologist, served as chair of the Anthropology Department at Northern Arizona University, 1964 to 1968 and 1971 to 1990. From the description of William B. Griffen papers,...