Paris. Ap^l 10.^th 1862.
Dear Sir

John Wesbrook was fined in two instances in our court for gaming. He is not an habitual gambler, & one of the fines & its costs has been paid

Wesbrook is now in the Southern Army under Humphrey Marshall & as his security the sherif now calls upon me to pay his fine, the fine is $ 20 & its costs addup make me pay nearly $40. to liquidate it,

Will you please do me the favor of remitting such portion of the fine as is under your control,

Money is very scarce, & Lincoln^s taxes, like a dark cloud threatening general destruction, is looming up before us all, but a power may yet arise to which we can successfully appeal to have that remitted also.

The rebel feeling in this county is kept partially supressed by the ^military^ power stationed here, but like a camomile bed [...] it seems to grow & strengthen & intensify the more it is trampled upon

It has in its ranks in this county a large proportion of firm, bold & determined men, & the abolition policy of Congress & the administration is adding much to their strength

Hoping you will promptly grant the small favor asked of you I am with much respect very truly yours.

R. H. Lindsay

Bourbon Cir. Ct
$30 } replevin bond
R H Lindsay
Remission Iss^d
Apr 24. 1862