Louisville Nov 13 1861
To his Excellency Beriah Magoffin
Dear Sir

In the case of the Comwlth vs Thomas Snyder in the Jefferson Circuit Court his recognizance was forfeited at the Octo Term. Jno J Mason a non resident and evidently a well meaning man deposited with R F Bairdthe amount of the bail, and Baird went upon the bond. Mason when Snyder did not appear, at considerable expense by a requisition from you had him brought here a day or so after the forfeiture. Snyder is now in jail and Baird refuses to give up the money because a Scire facias has been issued against. As the ends of justice will be attained in his production of the prisoner, Mason petitions your Excellency for a remission of the forfeiture

Resply
Lee Chambers
Deputy Clerk

PS. Mason states that he is not sure that a requisition was obtained. Judge Saffin of Cin arranged it for him

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