This image and transcription is publicly accessible. The image appears courtesy of the repository named in the Source Description. The transcription and annotation were undertaken by Kentucky Historical Society staff, volunteers, and interns. If referencing this document title, accession number, and permanent URL.
Louisville rd 1865.
Governor Bramlette
Dear Sir --
I defended young Davenport at his trial, and did it without fee or hope of reward -- He was but a harmless youth, had served three years in the Army of the U. S. and was about to re-enlist as a veteran Soldier -- There was no malice either general or special in the act and he was filled with grief inexpressible When ^he^ ascertained that he had, unwittingly, done mischief -- He did every thing in his powers to remedy the evil he had done as soon as he found the party was hurt -- No life was lost; and I think, if you will permit me to suggest, that it is precisely such a case as the Constitution contemplates for the benefit of pardon -- I hope you will grant an immediate pardon --
Most respectfully
Robert F. Baird