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Brooklyn, New York, September 23, 1844
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Public Lamps of this city are often wantonly injured by evil disposed persons; now therefore, I, J. Sprague, Mayor of the city of Brooklyn, by virtue of authority vested in me, do...   High-res

Brooklyn, New York, September 23, 1844

PROCLAMATION

Whereas, the Public Lamps of this city are often wantonly injured by evil disposed persons; now therefore, I, J. Sprague, Mayor of the city of Brooklyn, by virtue of authority vested in me, do hereby offer a reward of TEN DOLLARS for the detection and conviction of any person breaking the glass of the city lamps, or otherwise violating the 11th section of title 2d of “A Law to prevent evil practices in the city of Brooklyn.”

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Mayoralty of the city of Brooklyn, this 14th day of September, 1843.

J. Sprague, Mayor.