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Henderson
Hon T E Bramlette Govr of the Comth of Ky. Frankfort Ky.
Sir
Enclosed you will find an application for pardon to your Excellency for one Arthur Payne which will explain itself. It is made by the Jury who found the verdict and is signed by them individually -- by the Judge of the court. Comths attorney, clerk, and attornies in attendance -- Many other signatures could have been procured if a necessity had existed therefore.
It is hoped that yr Excellency will considser the application favorably & will extend a pardon to the poor boy.
Very truly &c
Ro't. Glass