Brandenburg Jany 30^th 1861
Dear Gov^r

The bearir of this a Colored woman, Sallie white is sister to Hez Alexander Junr who is in the penitentiary of the State. we also send you a statement of the facts and evidence in the case, which I think you will see was testimony of a verry slight character to convict upon, the mother & sisters of the boy for honesty are I believe under a verry good character they pledge themselves to reform the boy and take him under their own care — I think in view of all the facts it is a case that demands Your clemency — hoping you are well and that the Legislature will will come up to your suggestions in Your Message like men

I am Your^s Jesse S. Taylor

Govenor Magoffin
Frankfort
Ky