John G. Carlisle to Beriah Magoffin
1862-01-08
- Date of Creation
- January 8, 1862
- Place of Creation
- Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky
- Document Genre
- Correspondence
- Repository
- Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
- Collection
- Office of the Governor, Beriah Magoffin: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Petitions for Pardons and Remissions, 1859-1862
- Box / Folder
- MG22-256 to MG22-257
- CWGK Accession Number
- KYR-0001-020-1609
- Rights
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- FTP Identifier
- 32210017
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- Dates
- 1862-01-08
Citation
John G. Carlisle to Beriah Magoffin, 1862-01-08, Office of the Governor, Beriah Magoffin: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Petitions for Pardons and Remissions, 1859-1862, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0001-020-1609 (November 13, 2026).
Covngtion Ky
Dear Governor:
I did not hear the testimony in the case against young Timberlake, but I know his father and at his request I cheerfully unite with his other friends in asking you to interpose in behalf of the young man. He is a wild boy and it may be that he is clearly guilty of the crime with which he is charged; but he certainly has the capacity to become a useful member of society, and no harm can be done by giving him an opportunity to reform.
His confinement in the Penitentery for the period of 18 months, might, and doubtless would, do both him and the community more harm than his release He will in all human probability be ruined forever if the sentence is carried out, and I hope that you will give him one more chance to redeem himself.
Yours Truly
J G Carlisle
Hon B Magoffin
Gov of Ky