We have held a very pleasant court at Blandville — It is true a few Judges of election were indicted for refusing to record votes for certain men — but I am sure no prejudice was brought to bear & I am sure too they will never suffer — but our laws are on the books — now my object in writing is to say that I verry much fear that thr^o — such men as Tom Red & Conner the military here will attempt to exercise such dictation over us as to break up this court — Will you see Govr Robinson at once and get him to write to Col Ranson at this place to in no manner interfere with our courts — I am sure if we are left to carry it on ourselves we, will bring it all out right & in fact unless the law books are destroyed such is bound to be the case ultimately & it Cant be avoided unless Indiana & Illinois by forces force us to alter our laws & I think in many instances they manifest a disposition to dominance but I'm unacquainted with Col Ransom

however ^of^ our provost Marshall Capt Dawn I have a high opinion —

Yet is is undeniable that with those commanders heretofore with one exception or two they appear to think & act on it that Kentucky laws dont suit them — For God sake let our courts go on without Military dictation or else we cannot & will not hold court

Yours &c

P D Yeiser

write me at once
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