Petition

James H. G. Bush et al. to Thomas E. Bramlette

1864-05-24

Date of Creation
May 24, 1864
Document Genre
Petition
Repository
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
Collection
Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's official correspondence file, petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites 1863-1867
Box / Folder
BR10-362 to BR10-363
CWGK Accession Number
KYR-0001-004-0887
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FTP Identifier
32203774

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Dates
1864-05-24
1858
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James H. G. Bush et al. to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1864-05-24, Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's official correspondence file, petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites 1863-1867, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-004-0887 (November 12, 2026).

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We the undersigned Petitioners of Clark County would respectfully state that we were acquainted with Albion T. Ryan who was indicted for the murder of Francis McDonald and from his conduct we were of opinion He would stand his trial. We are also acquainted with Samuel W. Chiles, Joseph Jones, Richard M Webb, and we knew Caleb Parrish deceased all of whom were good Citizens, and we would most respectfully ask His Excellency Governor Thomas E Bramlette to remit the amount due the Commonwealth of Kentucky on account of the forfeited recognizance of said Ryan on his bond wherein said Chiles, Jones, Webb and deceadent Caleb Parrish were sureties. We are of opinion that if there amount is remitted no harm will result from it; and that it will be of considerable benefit to the parties. This 24th May 1864.

James H G Bush
E. T. Taylor
Theodore Kohlhass
Jas Flanagan
Wm P. Allen
James Simpson
Robert N. Winn

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The facts set out by the petitioners in their affidavit are correct. I defended Ryan & do not believe that he would ever have been convicted. He was a young man of excellent family & most exemplarycharacter. I know he has been a citizen of Mexico since 1858. The petitioners are worthy citizens. I unite in their request

Jno B Huston