Note 43 — Chapter XIX · C. C. Clay, Jr., Surrenders to General Wilson
Reading edition
The actual amount offered for Mr. Clay’s apprehension was $25,000; but, in the dissemination of the proclamation through the press, the larger sum was repeatedly given as the amount offered—being so quoted by General Wilson and others. See Records of the Rebellion, series I, vol. XLIX, page 733.