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Princeton Ky
th/65
Governor. Thos. E Bramlette
Dear Sir
At the present term of this court Charles Baker of Cadiz Ky confessed Judgmt or plead guilty to a charge of unlawfully taking a horse without felonious intent, & agreed with the Comths Atty to fix the fine at $200 for which amt, Judgement was rendered. The facts are as I am informed and believe that Baker was a soldier in the Rebel Army, as Such under orders, took the horse as charged. I do not think he could have been convicted on trial, but living 20 miles distant & the case not being ready, he plead guilty under the advice of his advice father A. Baker of Cadiz Ky who will pay the fine if not remited. The deft owns no property & has been rather dissipated and reckless until Since he left the army. his father at whose instance I write is a most excellent citizen, and will have to pay the fine for his Son or Suffer him to be imprisoned. I think under the circumstances he Should be relieved of all except costs & fees. I know Mr A. Baker well & take please in saying that I never knew a more
Most Respectfully
R T Petree
Caldwell Cir Ct
vs
Chas Baker
$200.
Remitted