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To his Excellency,
B. Magoffin
Gov. of Kentucky,
I was born & raised in Warren County & lived there until the last fifteen months. I know intimately all of the family of Rufus Jones, and no more respectable family resides in that county. I knew young Jones, and his reputation was that of an amiable peaceable & worthy young man.
I was employed as atty for Mr Jones, at the time of the unfortunate homicide, and hence I am thoroughly conversant with all the facts in the case. And taking all the circumstances into consideration, I think no more deserving case was ever presented for Executive clemency. Upon a full investigation of the case as submitted to you upon the behalf of Mr Jones, I hope & trust your Honor will arrive at the conclusion that the ends of justice will be fully subserved by a full pardon of this unfortunate young man
Very respectfully
C. M. Briggs