Christian 4^th of March 1861,
To his Ex. Gov. Magoffin
Dr Sir-

Jonathan Greer- has been convicted of Manslaughter by a Jury of Christian. He is a good Fine man, as I verily believe — the circumstances of the case will be explained to you by Mr. Berry. They will I trust be sufficient for you. to exercise your executive clemency I am satisfied that his pardon will ^be^ greeted with great joy- by the very best people in his neighborhood & in the county —

I remain very faithfully your dutiful subject-

J. D. Morris

I concur fully in all Co^l Morris has said

Jno. J. Thomas

I also concur fully in all Col Morris has Said

A.. C.. Jones

I have Examined the Contents endorsed by the distinguished Citizens whose names appear within and and fully concur with them- And will also add that a large number, if not a large majority of our Citizens believe M^r. Grear Justifiable in the lamentable deed which has resulted in his conviction_ The undersigned has been requainted with M^r. Grear for a quarter of a century and all that time he has had the reputation of a sober, orderly Citizen_ He is an old man; and should executive Clemency be exercised in his favor, the act would be kindly appreciated by many Citizens of one County ^&^ by a large circle of acquaintances & friends, but the Joy & delight the act would bring to a distressed wife & children it were unecessary to speak of- Respectfully & obediently yours-

Joab Clark