Louisville: Ky. Jany 21" 1864
Thomas E. Bramlette; —
Gov. of Ky.

We, the undersigned citizens of Louisville, have heard of the conviction of Henry Byerback, of the charge of "malicious stabbing with intent to Kill," & are satisfied that it would be but an act of justice and clemency on the part of your Excellency to pardon him, and give him his liberty. He is the only son of aged parents; his father is almost blind, & his mother, burdened with many years- He is only twenty three years of age- and has, through his short career, been an industrious, quiet, hard working, law abiding youth, and will, it is believed, if pardoned, be an honest, loyal citizen- He served in the armies of his country, until called home by domestic duties he could not disregard. It is therefore our earnest request that he be pardoned & saved from the disgrace of confinement in the Penitentiary —

Isaac Caldwell

The above petition is erroneous in one particular viz; — they, the parentts, have one other son, who, though, is deaf & almost blind — The error was stated to those whose signatures are to be seen above.

Alfred T. Pope
Atty. for deft.

Jefferson Cir Ct
vs
W^m Byerback

Prayer for pardon granted. Issue pardon to W^m Byerback the name being improperly stated on petition.

Tho E Bramlette
Govr

Malicious Stabbing
Jany term 1864
Pardoned
22^nd Jany 1864