Louisville Jan 21. 1862 ^[1863]^
To His Excellency Gov. Robinson
Executive of Kentucky &c
Dear Sir

It is not a common thing with me to intermeddle myself with the proceedings of legal courts, or even to throw, even a suggestion obstacle, in the way of free & equal justice. But learning that the Jury, — or most of them, — in the case of Montgomery, — recently convicted of Homicide & sentenced to the Penitentiary for the term of two years, have petitioned your Excellency for his Pardon, I would respectfully urge the same thing. Montgomery has been a member of the Church over which I preside, for many years & has enjoyed the confidence of the community, as a modest & honest man. We do not think that he intended the crime, of which he stands convicted, & feel will assured his incarceration in the Prison, at Frankfort, — though demanded by Law, — would not meet the ends of Justice. We hope your Excellency will listen to the Prayer of your Petitioners & grant the Pardon asked for

Very respectfully &c
C. B. Parsons
Pastor of Walnut St. M. E. Church