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[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Sheriff W.B. Knox, and “Wanted” poster]

Description: A letter from Sheriff W.B. Knox of Bexar County notifying Governor E.M. Pease that some prisoners had escaped from the county jail and asking Pease to post a reward for their capture, and an accompanying “Wanted” poster. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: May 26, 1855
Creator: Knox, W.B.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill]

Description: A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill regarding murder indictments for several men not in custody—he suggests that a reward should be offered for the men—and accompanying indictments.
Date: 1855-11-15/1856-01-04
Creator: Waddill, R.D.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]

Description: A letter/petition, signed by multiple parties, asking Governor E.M. Pease for executive clemency for Mathias Lindberg, who had been convicted of perjury. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
Date: 1855
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Stephen Powers]

Description: A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from a man named Stephen Powers, who complains about a judge’s behavior. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: January 18, 1855
Creator: Powers, Stephen
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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