I can certify to the truth of the statements contained in the foregoing affidavit. It was proved that a glass of liquor had been sold — and no proof other than this oneselling was adduced — at affiants house, "The Clinton Hotel", to one Thomas Dickey, during the Christmas holidays of 1863. It was also proved that Dickey was one and twenty years of age on February 6^th 1864; on about 5 weeks after he was alleged to have done the drinking. Also that Dickey had been for some time doing business — buying and selling — and making contracts in his own name. It neither appeared that he had a parent or authorized guardian. He was to all appearances a man aged at least 21 years; had a beard and the size, mien and bearing of a man fully grown. I am satisfied affiant was deceived by the circumstances above indicated; and violated a penal law without intending so to do. The character of affiant as a man and hotel-Keeper is good. The case, it seems to me merits Executive clemency

R: Richardson
Jany 5^th 1865

Kenton Cir Ct

Commonwealth
vs } application for remission of fine &c=
James M^cLaughlin

$50.

Remit

5^th Jany/65