Legal Document from Mississippi Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis; July 17, 1875

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Legal Document from Mississippi Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis; July 17, 1875

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People

Davis, A. K. (Alexander Kelso), -1884 Hill, James, 1846-1903 Robinson, Minor

Events

Crime Crime--Jail Escapes Criminal Procedure Criminal Procedure--Arrest Criminal Procedure--Bounty

Organizations

Mississippi--Department of State Mississippi--State Penitentiary (Jackson)

Occupations

Law Enforcement Prison Guard Prison Wardens

Places

Mississippi--Hinds County. Jackson Mississippi--Washington County

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African Americans Fugitives from Justice Imprisoned people

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PROCLAMATION!

$50. ⁰⁰/₁₀₀ REWARD

WHEREAS, It appears by information received by me, that Minor Robinson, Convict effected his escape from the Guard in Washington County, and is still at large;

Now, Therefore, I, A. K. Davis Lt Gov'r Actg, Governor of Mississippi, do offer the above reward for the arrest and delivery of the said Minor Robinson to the Supt of the State Penitentiary And I do moreover require all officers or this State to be diligent in their efforts to ar-rest said fugitive Minor Robinson

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Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State affixed, at Jackson, this 17^th day of July A. D. 1875.

A K Davis

BY THE ^Lieut Gov'r Actg.^ GOVERNOR:

James Hill
SECRETARY OF STATE.

DESCRIPTION:

Age 16 years. Height 5 ft 6 inches. Complexion Hair and Eyes Black. Small scar on brest, scar on right Arm.

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$50.⁰⁰
Reward
Minor Robinson
July 17"/75.