From the Richmond Dispatch, 8/12/1862, p. 2, c. 6

FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD – For the arrest of the thief who stole my MARE on the 7^th of August. Said mare was tied to the railing on 9^th street, in front of the War Department. The mare is of medium size, light bay, long mane and tail and rather large head. She had on an English saddle and saddle cloth, with military bridle.

JOHN WILDER ATKINSON,
Major Commanding Battalion,
Battery No. 8

au 12 – 3t*

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