Commonwealth of Kentucky
vs
Wm L Bishop Henry W Bishop Marion Porter } Defts

R. J. Meyler states he was present at the trial of the above cause — he did not know all the Jury — does know that there was two of the Hall family on the Jury — They are a very numerous family in Bullitt County and have extensive connections in the County — The Defendants appeared to be wholly ignorant of law — made no objection to the Jury — The evidence showed an ordinary falling out between the parties and the striking of Hall by one of the Bishops — upon provocation of words [...] showed that the difficulty was not looked for or premeditated — His opinion then and now is, that the fine of $30 each was disproportioned to the offence committed by the most guilty of the three defendants — W^m Fox whose statement he has read presided at the trial as Justice. He has recently and for the first time been elected to that position — He believes the fine, should be remitted and respectfully petitions therefore

R. J. Meyler