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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's official correspondence file, petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites 1863-1867 KYR-0001-004-0604 BR9-459 to BR9-460

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To his Excellency Thos E Bramlett Governor of Kentucky

Your Petitioner John T Strode respectfully represents that James W Duckworth was Indicted by the Grand Jury of Clark County Kentucky upon the charge of carrying conceald weapons -- said case as he believes was continued for several terms by the Commonwealth -- and Duckworth as he further believes being ready for trial and very confident of success, upon the ground of being able to show an entire justification for carrying the weapons -- until finaly at the November Term 1863 of said Court -- the said Duckworth was not present, being within the Confederate lines -- the Recognizance bond given by him in the Penalty of $100= in which your Petitioner was surety was declared Forfeited- and at the May Term 1863 of said Court Judgment was rendered thereon in favor of the Commonwealth and against this Petitioner -- The said Duckworth is without Estate -- and your Petitioner limited means are such that he earnestly solicits your Excellency for remit a Remission of said Judgment, Your Petitioner knew that Duckworth was justified in carrying the weapon ^in proper self defence^ & was sure of ^his^ being acquitted on the trial of the case

John T Strode

Clark County Ky John T Strode says he belevies the forgoing Petition to be True

John T Strode

orn to before me this ay of March 1864-

E. T. Taylor P. J. C. C. C.

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Clarke Cir Ct vs J. T. Strode Forfeiture $100 -- 3th May/64

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I cordialy recommend the case of Mr Strode to the favorable consideration of the Governor He is a clever promising young Physician just beginning life & the judgement is oppression on him. He is a very worthy & truthfull young gentleman. Let off this fine &- you will do a righteous deed

yours &c Jno B Huston

Winchester April 7th 1864 Governor Bramlette Sir

The Petitioner Dr John M Strode is a very clever gentleman, and has always been an orderly, sober, & quiet citizen.

I have no doubt but the accompaning statements are true, & hope it is compatible with your duty to remit his fine --

I am sir with every expression of confidence & respect your obt sevt

Af Allan Sam G Stuart

I am well acquainted with Doctor Strode have heard the case and say that I believe He ought to be released from the payment of the forfeiture

JasH G Bush

I fully concur with Dr Allan -- Mr Stuart Judge Bush and Genl Huston, the request and propriety of remitting the judgment against Dr Strode, and hope he may be released

ChasEginton