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[note] [3-29-75] [/note]
PROCLAMATION
$50.00 Reward
Whereas, It appears by information received by me, that Jas Smith, a convict affected his escape March 29th 1875 well it under lease to French and Jobes and is still at large;
Now, Therefore, I, ADELBERT AMES, Governor of Mississippi, do offer the above reward for the arrest and delivery of the said Jas. Smith to the Supt. of the Penitentiary
And I do moreover require all officers of the State to be diligent in their efforts to arrest said fugitive [gap].
[seal] THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI [/seal]
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND and the Great Seal of the States affixed, at Jackson, this [gap] day of [gap] A.D. 187 [gap].
Adelbert Ames
BY THE GOVERNOR:
James. Hill SECRETARY OF STATE
Description:
Age 25 years, height 5 ft 7 inches: complexion dark brown, hair and eyes black, scar from burn on back of left-hand
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Proclamation
Reward $50.00 for James Smith—convict
Escaped Mch 29th" 1875 while under lease to French and Jobes