To his Excellency
Thomas E Bramlette
Govenor of Ky

With all my heart I second the petition of the Wife of Felix M Dernult - for the pardon of her Husband-

First because I have known him for many years as an honest hard working & sober man- although a single offence against his usual sobriety led to the act for which he is now suffering-

Secondly - because he has a large & helpless family who must become a public charge if deprived long of his support

Thirdly because it is a common opinion that the evidence in the case was strained & the sentence uncalled for & the effect of political&national prejudice-

By granting his liberty you will greatly add to the respectful regard with which I remain

Your humble friend & Ser^t.
T R Butler V. G
Cathedral Covington Ky