Covington
March 2, 1865
His Excellency
Gov^r Bamlette,
Dear Sir,

A judgment for $100 on a forfeited recognizance was rendered at the Spring term for 1859 of the Boone Circuit Court against Wickliffe Grubbs and W^m Grubbs, securities of one Eveline a slave belonging to a relation of said Mess^rs Grubbs, who had been held to appear on charge of infanticide; but who ran away from her — owner — just before trial.

The gentlemen who became security for — this

unfortunate negress did so under promptings of humanity; and at the suggestion of Judge Elijah Nuttall, who was then on the bench. The woman, who was worth some $500, ran away from her mistress, without any fault of hers or that of the securities; being frightened at the idea of standing trial on a chardge, of which I can say almost with certainty she would have been acquitted. My own affidavit, (having been counsel for the woman) accompanies the petition; and I have therein narrated the facts of this case.

No proceedings to collect the judgment have ever

been taken against the securities; one of whom (Wickliffe Grubbs) has since died; but it is deemed advisable to apply to your excellency for a remission under the circumstances

The case is one which I trust will command itself to the clemency of the Executive

Very respectfully
& Truly Yours
R: Richardson

Should a remission be granted, please have the same mailed to

M. Hamilton
Burlington
Boone Co.
Ky.

His Excellency
Gov^r Bramlette
Frankfort Ky.

{ [COVINGTON]
MAR
2
'65
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Boone Cir Ct
vs
Catharine Grubbs
M. Hamilton
Exr of W WH W Grubbs
$100
14^th Mch 1865

Remit

Sent for fee
8^th Mch/65