Owensboro Ky Jany 23^d 1863
His Excellency Gov Robinsoon
Dear Sir

A Judgement was Rendered before me a Justice for Daviess County Against William A Mitchell in the Name of the Commonwealth for disturbing Religious worship the facts is About this at Church in this community this youth had a falling out with another youth of a different county but it was after the congregation was dismissed And many gone, I was at Church myself And staid until Services was over and I left with many others And it took place after I left A man came and swore out A warrant and the youth became Alarmed and came forward and confessedand confessed Judgement the Judgement Rendered was for ten Dollars being the lowest amount ,Those present think he did little or no wrong And have gotten up A petition to your Honor for his Relief All of which is Respectfully Submitted

I am sir very Respectfully &c
J. A. Robertson J P