Louisville June 28^th 1865
Gov^r. T. E. Bramlette

I have just been shown the proceedings in the Case of Adam Stevan. who forfeited his recognizance — giving Messrs Beard & Price as Security. The case is fully set forth in the petition of Beard & Price — I only wish to say. that — I know somithing of the Gentlemen who are now liable to the Commonwealth for this summons bail — of $500 & They are liberal to the poor and oppressed — and sympathise with the unfortunate. of every Class — from their General character for charaty to such as are unfortunate they are generally sought to defend in stead of to Prosacute — I can say from unmistakable data — that it will be but an act of sheer justice to Extend Your Executive Clemency to them

yr frd D R Haggard