Richmond Ky
Sept 13^th 1865
Gov Bramlet
Dear Sir

We defended Young B Gatliff. The statement of his in his Petition to you for a Pardon — is are substantialy what was proved in the case. Gatliff shot at Graves a little before Graves fired — Graves was only slightly wounded in one or two of his fingers — He we understand does not want Gatliff — punished butt if here he would sign Gatliffs Petition himself

We think it a clear case for Executive Clemency — & respectfully but urgently request that young Gatliff be pardoned — He is a young man of good character — high spritited & a keene sense of Honor — He served as a Soldier 3 years in the 7^th Ky intft U. S. A.

Truly Yours
J. W. Caperton
C. F. Burnam