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Louisville
His Excellency Gov Tho E Bramlette,
Frederick Jackson, a negro man, about fifty years of age, was found in possession (on his person) of an old one barrelled ^small^ pistol, and was indicted in the City Court, fand put in Jail for the offence of Carrying the one Concealed pistol Frederick is a slave the property of Saml Dyer, who resides in the state of Illinois, and may be found guilty and subjected to stripes -- The police officer took the pistol and has it in his possession -- I know Frederick well, he is a good Servant, and has been faithful to his master=and it would be a hard case to have his back scored at his advanced age -- He lives in the rear of my office, and I personally Know that he is worthy of your Clemency --
May I request you to grant him relief from the prosecution
Respectfully
James Harrison
Louisville City Ct
vs
Frederick Jackson
Indicted for carrying Pistol
Pardoned