Frankfort Aug. 29. 1862
Govr Robinson.

D^r Sir. The within Communication is from Mr Savage recently elected County judge in my county. The man Hedges to whom he alludes was recently engaged in tearing down and burning a house of ill fame in his neighborhood, and was fined in the Mason Circuit at its last July term $188 for his share in this matter. He was unable to either pay or replevy the fine and is in jail. I as protem attr. for the Commwlth prosecuted him and four others all of whom were fined. Hedges is a poor miserable creature, without much sense & perhaps has been punished sufficiently. He has now been in jail altogether about 3 months. His two sons have volunteered and gone to the army, and on his wifes account I think it would be well to let him out. I would be glad if you would release him.

I am very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt

H. Taylor

Remitted & returned
J F Robinson