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Bowling Green Ky
th 1864
His Excellency,
Go'v Thomas E. Bramlett of Kentucky
Dear Sir
Your petitioner B. M. Durham, a citizen of this place, respectfully and earnestly represents the following facts for your favorable consideration: That at the time
Whareupon he presented a small double barrel pistol, laid it in the fire place and never used it afterward in any way: At that time he was very young and the motive or Cause of his having the pistol was more the playful curiosity of a boy, than any Contemplated use of the instrument: States also that such is his pecuniary Condition, though the fine is comparatively small his release therefrom would be a matter of greatful -- Consideration, while if he is Compelled to pay the same it will be an entrenchment upon the sacred resources of domestic necessities: The fine was originally fifty dollars, the cost of the prosecution has been paid With the hope that your Excellency may remit, the fine thus imposed I have the honor to be your ob't Serv't & c.
B. M. Durham
Warren E & C Ct
vs
Petition of Ben M. Durham
$50 --
Remit except fees & costs
Tho. E. Bramlette
nd July/64