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Benton, June 14th 1848

His Excellancy Neil S Brown

Dear Sir Enclosed is a certified copy of the verdict of a jury of inquest held over the body of Isaac Howell, who was killed in Bradley County on the 14th of April 1848 by a man whose name is Alford Bailey, accompanied by a re quest that application be made toyou to offer a re ward for his apprehension as he has fled the county.

At the last term of the Court I sen an Indictment against him and others for the Murder Bailey was the leader in the affair and from the facts as I learned them from the Witnesses there is much aggravation in the Case; and I am first to say it - is such an one as in my humble opinions, public justice as well as public opinion would require that a reward should be offered by your Excellency for Bailey's apprehension The dead has no friends or relations who are able or likely to pursue on apprehend him

Very Respectfully

James B Cooke

Atto Genl

Benton Ten June 18

His Excellency Niel S Brown Gov Nashville Tenn