We George Shirley and Ezekiel Wilty —

State that John Branstetter an infirm old man of near 70 — years has lived many years in this county (formerly Barren County) a respected & good citizen and up to the commencement of this Rebellion a Sober & discreet man- that the Guerrilas Robbed him of a great deal of his property. From the troubles consequent there to & the additional fact we suppose, that his two sons Joined an independent company called the "Mitcalfe Tigers" for the purpose of hunting down guerrillas & were exposed to many dangers the Older man took to drink — While in one of his drinking sprees he was induced by some bad men to go into the woods & play a game of cards — The game was played on his land & money was bet & won as appears by the evidence Testimony of a credible witness- who chanced to come upon them & saw the game He has been indicted therefore tried & fined $200- which is the least the law provides in such cases This old man is often delirious & wild wherein these drinking sprees & has to be guarded sometimes. We his neighbors & friends are candid in representing that we think this is one of the few cases which demand the interposition of the Governor and ask that his fine be remitted —

George Shirley & E Wilty Say that they believe the Statements in the above petition are true June 13^th 1864

Geo Shirley
E Wilty

Sworn to be fore me by Geo Shirley & E Wilty June 13^th 1864

Tho E Young. C, M, C, C

Edmondson C, Ct
vs
John W Bailey
$200
Remitted
5^th July/64