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BowlingGreen Ky
Honb B Magoffin
Dr Sir
On the th Instt R Harrison who escaped from our Jail & under charge of murder in the first degree -- To day at the instance of Mr. John H White the father of the murdered man I hope you will immediately upon the receipt of this write to Mr. Jno H White informing him whether you have offered any reward for Harrison & how much -- Mr. White intends offering a reward himself if he should regard it necessary after seeing yours -- Mr. White is fully justifiable in the solicitude he manifests, as the murder was aggravated, unprovoked and brutal, and the evident conclusion beyond a doubt -- and I will add here that the murdered man was a peacible worthy & good citizen= If any case of murder demands a large reward for the escaped accused murderer, this is certainly one -- If you write to Mr. White you will do him a favor, or send him the papers containing your proclamation &c as he wishes to have it published in Nashville papers
Very respty &c your friend
W H Payne
Offer reward of $250 -- & send copy paper as requested
B. M