The following notices appeared in Dearborn County, Indiana newspapers in 1842:

Political Beacon – 16 Dec 1842 – Page 3, Column 3

ONE CENT REWARD.—One cent will be given for the apprehension of George Hamlin, but no thanks to those that will bring him back, who ranaway from the subscriber on the 10th inst. I therefore forewarn all persons from harboring or trusting him on my account as I will pay no debts of his contracting.
DAVID BARKDOLL, Dearborn Co. Indiana.
Dec. 10, 1842.