_Thursday, February 24, 1820_.
Whereas _Arthur Thistlewood_ stands charged with high treason,
and also with the wilful murder of Richard Smithers, a reward of
_One Thousand Pounds_ is hereby offered to any person or persons
who shall discover and apprehend, or cause to be discovered or
apprehended, the said Arthur Thistlewood, to be paid by the
lords commissioners of his majesty’s treasury; upon his being
apprehended and lodged in any of his Majesty’s gaols. And all
persons are hereby cautioned upon their allegiance not to receive
or harbour the said Arthur Thistlewood, as any person offending
herein will be thereby guilty of high treason.