Falmouth
Nov 12^t 1860
Hon — B — Magoffin
Frankfort Ky
Dear Sir:

An old Man of our county by the name of Lewis Perry was some time since fined the sum of twenty three dollars & 20ct for Profane Swearing, in the presence of Alfred Riley Esquire.

I am informed and believe that Perry is a civil old man and was intoxicated when he Committed the offence, He is a poor man with a family, and I have no doubt that your interposition would be an act of humnity and perfectly right — The fine of twenty three Dollars & 20 cts ($23,,20) was done all at the same time:

It is a very small matter and would not do any thing in the matter only on account of his condition, he being poor & a cripple

and further believing ^that the fine is^ unreasonable and unjust,

It stands thus on Equire Rileys Docket, "For swearing thirty" "profane oaths on the 19^th of June 1860' "fine $23,,20 costs 4,,75 constables" "half Commission 83 cts — on replevin" "bond."

Such are the facts and what you do will be satisfactory to me. Though I hope you will interpose in his behalf, if so send to me —

Yours truly
H, A, Fitzpatrick

Pendleton Cir. Ct
$23.²⁰/100 } Profane Swearing
Lewis Perry
Iss^dNov 22. 1860

Respite 12 Mo
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