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Marine Barracks Pensacola Navy Yard July 18th 1866 Sir Enclosed herewith you will find the Size Rolls of Privates Jas McLaughlin John J. Wilson and Edward Banks who escaped from jail at this 'Navy Yard' on the Evg. of the 17th inst. by looking at their wrists it can be seen they wore irons. A Reward of $50- will be paid for their apprehension and delivery at this Yard or on board of Any Govmt Vessel at Montgomery Very Respecty Your Obedt Sevrt L.S. Dawson Capt Comdg Post To Provost Marshall Montgomery, Ala.