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Russellville Ky th/65
T. E. Bramlett Esqr. Govenor of. Ky.
Respected. Sir
A few days ago a man in this county (Logan) by the Name of Robert G. Turner Killed a man by the name of R, L, Porter. his tryal was commenced before examining court. and he fled to parts unknown. The crime we think was murder, as the county attorney of Logan I ask you that you offer a reward for his apprehension, say $500.00
He is thought to be about 35. or 40 years of age about 5 feet 10 inches high, light hair, Said when he came here that he was from, Mo. had a blue mark under one eye.
verry respectfully your freind
W. B. Thompson
P.S. we the undersigned have read the above letter and concur with mr Thompson our county attorney in his statements and earnestly think that the man Turner should be brought to justice
A. D. Kennedy County Judge
G T Blakey Sheriff
Reward
$300,
For Robert G. Turner for the murder of R. L. Porter
th Nov/65