James E. Neil to Thomas E. Bramlette
1864-06-01
- Date of Creation
- June 1, 1864
- Place of Creation
- Clark County, Kentucky
- 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
- BR11-25 to BR11-27
- CWGK Accession Number
- KYR-0001-004-0985
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- FTP Identifier
- 32203872
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Citation
James E. Neil to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1864-06-01, 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-0001-004-0985 (November 13, 2026).
Comth vs Jas E Neil
Judgment at
Your Friend Davis
Only 140$ & Its Interest is to be collected, the ballance having been Satisfied
This is the endorsement that is on the execution
State of Kentucky Clark County Sct
James E. Neil state that in the Year among some of the Young men who was present, retired from the Tavern House ^at a late hour of night^ where the Festivities were being held and went into a plank Stable some 75 yards from the Tavern house and played Cards; and at which game money was won & lost ^as this affiant has since been informed^ and which occurred without the slightest knowledge of this affiant, who was engaged in waiting on the company. This affiant begs to inform His Excellency the Governor of Ky that said the fine imposed on him in the Circuit Court was respited several years since, and he now asks that the same may be finally released. That he
has long since paid the fees of the Commonwealths attorney & the costs of the prosecution Your petitioner claims to be a law abiding citizen & respectfully refers to the letters accompanying
James E Neil
Sworn and subscribed to before me by James E. Neil this
Jas Flanagan
Ex Clark Co Ky
We cordially endorse the application of James E. Neil to be released from the fine for Gaming. From our acquaintance we are free to state that Mr Neil is a trueman to his country, and a man that would not wilfully violate the laws of the land.
Jas Flanagan
A, N, Bush
Sam G Stuart
Wm Stubblefield
Theodore Kohlhass
The above names are of the best citizens in the county, their recommendation entitled to great consideration — I know Neil well — The fine
is very appressive on him. He is poor & has to struggle for a bare living & is in many respects a clever fellow & usefull to his friends & is a loyal man
Jno B. Huston
The Judgement named in the petition was respited, but Executive issued for attos, Clks & Shffs fees leaving only $140 imposed, being the portion going to the State & that is now for collection in Sheriffs hands
A. H. Buckner Clk
Clark Cir Ct
vs
Jas E. Neil
Gaming
$200 —
Remit