Louisville Jany. 23^rd 1865.
Governor Bramlette
Dear Sir —

I defended young Davenport at his trial, and did it without fee or hope of reward — He was but a harmless youth, had served three years in the Army of the U. S. and was about to re-enlist as a veteran Soldier — There was no malice either general or special in the act and he was filled with grief inexpressible When ^he^ ascertained that he had, unwittingly, done mischief — He did every thing in his powers to remedy the evil he had done as soon as he found the party was hurt — No life was lost; and I think, if you will permit me to suggest, that it is precisely such a case as the Constitution contemplates for the benefit of pardon — I hope you will grant an immediate pardon —

Most respectfully
Robert F. Baird