Lexington July 8^th 63.
Gov^r Robinson
D^r Sir,

Mr White of this town became the bail of a man by the name of Rob^t Thompson, who was indicted in the Fayette Circuit Court for obtaining property under false pretenses. I did not think much of Thompson,[...] White I have known for many years. He is a clever gentleman &, in my opinion, went the bail of Thompson, [...] in full faith that he would appear to answer the charge. Thompson professed to be a business man but left as I am informed, with the Rebels, when driven out last fall by Gen Buell. Being in the Confederate lines, it is impossible that White can procure his arrest. I feel satisfied, he would produce him, if it were in his power. White is well known to the atty

for the Comm, as is also Thompson, and I presume will agree with me as to the character of the man.

The sum which White will have to pay the Officers, is a severe penalty on him, and a release of the balance of this judgment will, I think, be but justice, as he did not, in my opinion, anticipate the escape of Thompson to parts, [...][...][...] beyond the reach of our laws, and his inability to arrest & surrender him or his failure to make his appearance.

Yours
R A Buckner

I fully concur in the truth of the foregoing statements and if your Excellency can, hope you ^will^ grant M^r White a remission

Resp'tlly
W. S. Downey

Govr. Robinson