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Munfordville Ky
D r Sir
I would like to get a boy named Tranedo Bass released from the state prison you may remember that I have heretofore spoken to you on the subject and you directed that I would get the Judge to certify the facts in his case -- which is herewith sent you -- I have herefore filed in your office a petition signed by a number of citizens asking his release -- he is in very bad health and his time is nearly out and he writes me if he can get out he thinks he might get well as the cells of the prison in which he has been confined ^at night^ are damp and unhealthy I am prompted from feelings of humanity only towards the boy to petition his release and as I am the only one to whom he can apply for assistance -- he is a Mexican by birth I brought him from Mexico when quite a small boy -- I can get any number of citizens who know him to sign a petition for him but knowing how easily this can be ^done^ by any person and for almost any convict I have though such a proceeding would have but little influence with you. the Judge has certified the facts I think his case strongly appeals to you to exercise the pardoning power which you have I would like to get him released
yrs &c
Jno Donan
Govr. Bramlett
Barren Cir Ct
vs
Traneda Bass
Pardoned
th Sept/64