Shelbyville, Ky
June 13th 1862.
Hon. B Magoffin
D^r Sir,

The Petition on the part of Moses Washburn herewith enclosed is signed only by a few, because it was thought under the circumstances unnessary, as the former one was numerously signed — If you recollect Judge J. P. Fone, our mutual friend, presented in person the other petition when you remarked. I will hold the rod over him for 12 months, it will be of service to him — at the end of which time if he conducts himself well, I probably will remit all allowed by law — Washburn tells me that he has drank nothing since his trial, last March twelve months & indeed his appearance shows it I have virtually, as you know, acted in your present position & I cant call to mind a solatory case then presenting itself that justified more entirely, clemency and Executive interfearance than this — The cost which is heavy & the attys. fee of $90 besides is of itself excessive — The Shff. has returned "no property found" & he is now living at the cost of the Comw^th I am satisfied that the neighbors would be much gratified at your

remitting the fine — & I have no hesitancy myself in saying that it would be right, & proper & charitable & a just exercise of your discretion to do so. —

With sincere regard
I remain yours &^c
J. M. Bullock

Gov^{r B Magoffin}