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Lebanon Tennessee
th 1865
His Excellency
Thomas Bramlett, Governor of Kentucky
Sir
I have been shown to day a petition addressed to you, asking for the pardon of George W Miller now confined in your state prison on a conviction for Larceny. I am well acquainted with nearly all the signers and can assure you that they are amongst the most respectable, worthy and intiligent citizens in and about the city of Nashville.
W. K Turner was for many years Judge of the Criminal Court of that city -- Nathaniel Baxter was for many years Judge of the Circuit Court for the Nashville district -- P. W Maxey was several terms Mayor of the city -- W. Mat. Brown was formerly United States Marshall for the District of Middle Tennessee -- while all the balance are men of good character & high standing in that community
I give full credit to the statements in the petition, and most earnestly join in soliciting the pardon of George W Miller.
The good character & high respectability of the Mother & father & family, appeals strongly in
favour of pardoning a youthful son, whose crime ^arose^ from the intoxicating draft, or by the imposition of an artful & experienced scoundrel. I again entreat your Excellency to give the petition a favourable consideration
With sincere regard
I am your friend & obt. svt.
W B Campbell
Governor Campbell
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