R. T. Petree to Thomas E. Bramlette
1865-12-08
- Date of Creation
- December 8, 1865
- Place of Creation
- Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky
- Document Genre
- Correspondence
- Repository
- Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
- Collection
- Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's official correspondence file, petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites 1863-1867
- Box / Folder
- BR17-243
- CWGK Accession Number
- KYR-0001-004-2918
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- FTP Identifier
- 32205801
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Citation
R. T. Petree to Thomas E. Bramlette, 1865-12-08, Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's official correspondence file, petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites 1863-1867, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-004-2918 (November 14, 2026).
Princeton Ky
Governor. Thos. E Bramlette
Dear Sir
At the present term of this court Charles Baker of Cadiz Ky confessed Judgmt or plead guilty to a charge of unlawfully taking a horse without felonious intent, & agreed with the Comths Atty to fix the fine at $200 for which amt, Judgement was rendered. The facts are as I am informed and believe that Baker was a soldier in the Rebel Army, as Such under orders, took the horse as charged. I do not think he could have been convicted on trial, but living 20 miles distant & the case not being ready, he plead guilty under the advice of his advice father A. Baker of Cadiz Ky who will pay the fine if not remited. The deft owns no property & has been rather dissipated and reckless until Since he left the army. his father at whose instance I write is a most excellent citizen, and will have to pay the fine for his Son or Suffer him to be imprisoned. I think under the circumstances he Should be relieved of all except costs & fees. I know Mr A. Baker well & take please in saying that I never knew a more [up]standing & honest man.
Most Respectfully
R T Petree
Caldwell Cir Ct
vs
Chas Baker
$200.
Remitted