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Augusta Ky. d 1863
Hon. F. L. Cleveland
Dear Sir
Enclosed you will please find a copy of petition to our Gov. for the remission of a fine inflicted upon G. S. Kimberley of our County. The papers will explain themselves -- You will see the reasons urged by Kimberly that the fine should be remitted, insteadofrespited -- The names to the petition youknow are the very best citizens of Foster & vicinity, & its statements must therefore be taken as true, & iftrue, I think it a conclusive case for Executive clemency -- See the Gov. & lay Kimberly,s letter & the petition again before him, & with your endorsement of the excellent character of the Petitioners I am satisfied the Gov. will remit
the fine -- The man is poor, and bears a good reputation for industry & morality. He is a Cousin of James Staton our Commissioner.
These papers were received the morning after you left, & mailed the day of their reception to you -- I expect they will reach Frankfort before you do.
If it is remitted send the Evidence thereof to me, to my address here --
Nothing new to-day.
Hopeing you may have an agreeable session, & Your Senatorial Career all you wish
I am sincerely your friend
Thornton F. Marshall