Russell County, Ky. December 20^th 1865
To his Excellency. Tho^s E. Bramblett
Governor of the State of Kentucky
Dear sir:

Some time previous to the November term of 1861 in the aforesaid County, one John W Patterson was Indicted for horse stealing, the case ^came up & 10. of the Jury was for his acquittal^ A bond was required for his appearance at the April term of 1862. and he, Patterson being in the Federal army, and absent from his portion of Country, did not appear, and consequently the bond (which was $500.250) was adjudged to be forfeited, There has been no execution as yet been issued upon the bond as it being the general impression that said Patterson has been dead for some time, as nothing deffinitely has been heard from his since but a little while, after his first trial — at which time he was at Fort Delaware, We therefore the undersigned petitioners respectfully request your Excellency to remit said fine, believing that by so doing you will there by promote the ends of Justice, and perpetuate the honor & integrity of our beloved State All of which is hereby respectfully sumitted to your Excelency — Given under our hands this day & date above written

Russell Cir Ct
vs
Reuben & John Butler
$250
Forfeiture
Remitted
6^th Jany/66