Correspondence

Peter B. Muir to Thomas E. Bramlette

1865-06

Date of Creation
June 1865
Document Genre
Correspondence
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Apprehension of Fugitives from Justice Papers, 1863-1867
Box / Folder
BR7-109
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-005-0067
Rights
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FTP Identifier
32206326
People
Fox, Dennis
Caulay, Pat
Muir, Peter B.
Bramlette, Thomas Elliott
Places
Louisville, Kentucky
Dates
1865-06-07
1865-06-27
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Citation

Peter B. Muir to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1865-06, Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Apprehension of Fugitives from Justice Papers, 1863-1867, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-005-0067 (November 12, 2026).

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Dennis Fox(it is said) Killed Pat. Caulay June 7th 1865 in Louisville Ky.

Fox is an Irish labourer about 26 years of age — 5 ft 7 or 8 inches high — spare, with sharp features — light brown hair — sandy complexion — wide mouth — flat nose and down look —

Dear Governor

The above description of Dennis Fox has been handed me by the brother of the murdered man. Fox has fled. It is thought that the offer of a suitable reward by your Excellency would secure his arrest. The friends of of the murdered man are poor and I recommend the offer by your Excellency of a reward of about $150 or $200.

Your friend &c.
P. B Muir

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Reward
$250.
For Dennis Fox
Offered 27 June 1865