Mount Sterling March 7^th 61
His Excellency Govr Magoffin
FrankfordKy

Dear Sir. A warrant was placed in the hands of one of my deputies to take Daniel,^Thomas^ B. Judy. charged with the murder of Thomas Green in this Countyon the 5^th instant Said Judy was taken by my deputy his trial was to have been to day but during last ^night^ Said Judy made his escape, he is about 6 feet high very dark complexion black heavy beard and much of it quite long — heavy head of black hair — quite a good looking man and about 35 or 40 years of age

I deemed it best to apprise your Excellency of these facts that a reward might be offered for him I will give one hundred dollars reward myself —

John S. Wyatt. Sheriff of Montgomery County

F Request for Reward