Early Governors' Papers

Willie Blount Governor in and over the State of Tennessee

To Either of the Treasurers of the State

Pay Reece Porter and Company, one hundred Dollars for the apprehension and deliverence of William Phillips, charged with the Murder of William Quarles, who had escaped from the custody of the Sheriff of White County, and for whose apprehension, the Governor by proclamation, offered a reward of one Hundred Dollars, and this shall be your warrant.

Given under my Hand and the Great Seal of the State at Nashville this 17th day of August 1814

By The Governor Willie Blount

W G Blount secretary