Lancaster Ky. July. 20/64
Gov. Bramlet

John Tanner was Committed to the Garrard County Jail for the alleged murder of his wife, two children and sister-in law and for Arson — he escaped the Jail on the night of the 15. ^— inst and is now going at large —

He is about 35 or 40 years old. 5 feet six or Eight inches high, dark hair rather sallow complectxion— weighs about 135^lbs has a stopage ^or stammering^ in his speech— articulates imperfect, and in the habit of repeating the last words of every sentence — at first the impression is made that he is simple minded or foolish —

I suggest a reward for his apprehension

yours truly
N SandiferP, J, G, C, C

Garrard Co
Reward
$300,
for John Tanner
22^d July/64