Blandville Ky
13th July
To His Excelency
Thomas E. Bramlette
Governor of Ky

Governor I Do not often appeal to the executive Department in behalf of any one for the remissions of claims in favor of the State, against wrong doers, believing that as a general rule all such fines and forfeitures ought to be enforced, but in the present case at the earnest soliciation of Mr. Valandingham, and being familar with all the facts I do not feel at liberty to deny him the benefit of any representation, consistent with those facts, which I may be able to make. Mansfield was really not a very bad man, but had but few acquaintences present when the Judgment was rendered, and being upon a Bail Bond when the case was decided, was called into court

and then surrendered by his sureties. Being unable to perform the Judgment he was ordered to Jail, and to pres prevent his incarceration Valandingham became his security, feeling confident that there was no danger in doing So. Mansfield Joined the army and has not returned to the country since. Mr. Valanding-ham Valandingham is a poor hard working man, and has upon his hands quite a large and helpless family of children. These facts considered it is believed that his case is a meritorious one and it is hoped your Excelency will interpose in his behalf

Very Respectfully
A D Wardin clk
Circuit Court