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Covington
Hon B Magoffin:
Dear Sir:
I sent you last week several Petitions numerously signed in favor of Joseph Blackwell now lying in Jail under a Judgment of the Circuit Court to pay a fine of $200. Some of his famliy are sick and he is suffering severely from confinement. He is a poor man.
I also enclosed you letters from John G Carlisle Esqr and R Simmons Esqr. The Commonwealths Attorney & ten of the Jurors (I was prevented seeing the others) signed the Petition.
I would very respectfully solicit an early favorable response to the Petition. I assure you with all sincerity that there never was a Juster case for Executive inter-
position. Mr Carlisle has kindly referred to me in his letter and I pledge you solemnly that it will not only be clemency but Justice to pardon Blackwell. I know Blackwell and I know his accuser. Had not the trial, been pressed we would have shown the Jury what the ^latter is^ case. I truly believe him ^Blackwell^ innocent. Ignorantly he neglected to speak to a lawyer in time to have his subpoenas issued with diligence.
With great regard & respectfully requesting an immediate answer, allow me to sign myself
Your Obt Servant
John P. Harrison
Address Box 303. Cov. Ky.
I will refer to John. W. Stevenson, John O Harrison of Bullit (my relative) -- or send you further documents if neccessary.