This series consists of records relating to rewards offered by the Governor of Georgia for the arrest and conviction of felons. By a law of 1872, the Governor was authorized to offer rewards not to exceed $250 for non-capital felonies or $500 for capital felonies. The series is composed of correspondence from: (1) private citizens and local officials describing various crimes and requesting that rewards be offered to solve the crime, (2) the Governor informing local officials of his response to their requests, (3) various individuals to the Governor claiming rewards. This series is related to RGSGSERIES 1-4-20, Proclamations of Offers of Rewards, which are the official proclamations of the Governor.