<title type="main">David B. Carter et al. to Unknown

led to the death of Dillon Rose, was the fact that in the of Mr Watson -- from home, the said Phips entered his house at the hour of midnight and attempted by force to carnally know Mrs Watson, and in the heat of Passion which every honorably man when the honor -- of his wifes is thus insulted he slew Phips and although not justified by the law we think he ought not to be punished, and appeal to your Excellency to Pardon him

Respectfully David, B Carter ^one of the Jury^ 1 John, Pieratt 2 Joseph. Peck 3 Calvin. Stamper 4 Willis. G. Gevedon 5 BenJamin Gevedon 6 John H Ferguson 7 Josiah Mannin 8 Wm Hilton 9 Joseph lawson A C Nickelll J G Nickeel Henry Bolling John Ingram Joseph Back Hiram G Bolund D F C Nickall Wilson B, Carter

Shelton Dennis Andrew J Nickell Ratliff Elij'ah Lockhart Danil. Day Newel Cock Franklin L M. Lawson. Stephen Colbertson, Davis C Dennis W N Nickell P E. Quicksell Wm Wells A T Piratt J S Patrick Holly P Nickell Tyree W Goad Gabrial lamb James B Nickell Caloway Cox valentine. Pieratt James M. Waratt A. J. Ingram T. J. Goodpaster James Brooks M Mathias Dennis Rubin Dennis Henderson. Gibson Huston Mulons Jackson Cock Aaron Cock Bingamine Bowlin Washington, Ingram Hiram Griffet Wm Holsy George W Day thomas ward teril tipton John Goodpaster A.. A Mannen thomas, musick Richard Bolin travis lawson George J King Caroline lawson Nancylawson IsabelleBack A Back Cori, Mannin Eli Pieratt Joseph. Lawson Wm Bird A. D Lawson Frank Lawson Marion Lawson thomas Short Alfred Back Levi Rash Lewis murphy Charles. HigganBotham Mikel Henry Crocket Miller Wm L Gevedon Wm G Oakley

Morgan County July 2nd, 1860 To his excellency Gov Megoffin,

Your petitioners would most sincerely and earnestly ask your exceelency to grant a pardon to William R Watson, who has during the present term of the Morgan Circuit Court been convicted of Manslaughter The immediate and sole cause of the difficulty which led to the death of Dillon Phipps or Rose, was the fact that in the absence of Watson from home the said Phips entered his house at Midnight and attempted by force to carnally know Mrs Watson and in the heat of that passion which overcomes every honorable man when the honor of his wife is thus insulted, he slew Phips & altho. not justified by the law. we think he ought not to be punished and appeal to your Excellency to pardon him

Respectfully, W. R, Whitt Jas H. Lykins D. C. Lykins Thomas Bristow J. W. Lykins William V Lykins A. H. Burges John Linden Percell T. W. Brown Milton Lykins Jr Logan Wilson S H Wilson Amos Nickell J S Stamper G. D Castle Andrew wilson J S Lacy Eli H prater Mashac Stacy D L Williams

D. J. Lykins D J. M. Hany John Hany Thomas N Jones Wm Lamaster Caleb Williams Esq. J W. Carter Lewis G Carter J. C. Stacy Isaac Williams W B Lykins David Lykins Jr Silas Pieratt John Burton Willis G Carpenter Joseph C Oakley J, W, Lykins James Pieratt Samuel Stacy Peter Lykins Sr D. W. Allen Esqr W, H Taulbert C M Co C Simpson Deborey William Bristow W, S, Sebastian, C. M, C Wm,, Burton -- -- Jr Andrew Wilson Sr Joseph Wilson Wm Thomas Samuel Hadick Lelbron Hany J R, Wilson W C Wilson R M Wilson John Wilson Holly Nickell peter R Lykins W R Watson C F Orry Hugh patrick David Davis W R Davis Wesly gullett Ingram Whitt Lyman Cockerel John Vance Wm Sargent Isaac Lykins James Deboard James Ralston Wm Barker Sandford Davis H G Castle Wm Benton David Wilson Ausker Fallin Solomon Ratliff Granville Hany H C prater Isaac Wilber Lykins E S Lykins G F M phiipps John W Day -- Rolin Whitly John Sebastin Elsbury Stacy H L Prater Calvin P Joseph. C. Lykins

David C John C Barker Geo, W, Brown John Hamilton N M Robbins John A Wing Hutson Keaton Samuel Fife Haden Smith Hirem Smith Cambrige Fiffe J C Hill Peter gilliam A. W. Nickell N Nelson keaton Harvy G keaton Peter Smith Fedric Adkins Green G Adkins Briant Fannin James Hay Jacob Stepens George W. Hay Henderson Ison Charles Gilliam Samuel Eldridge James Eldridge Jesse Eldridge Isaac Eldrige John W Okneel James Okneel Thomas Lewis Ira Ison Ely Adkins Peter Adkins Lideon Lewis James Lewis John Lewis Richard Lewis Enoc Lewis Richard Lewis Stephen Lewis Johnson Lewis Andrew Lewis Joseph Adkins Hesakiah Adkins Wm Adkins Jackson Henson Jackson Elliott Chirstian Adkins

George Okneel George More Shade Mose William Vann Traves Fannin John Okneel Hawkins Adkins James Elliott R M L Lewis A J Lewis Wm Lewis Cornealous Eiott Abslam Adkins Soloman H Ball Daiel Stephens Alen Lewis Henderson G Greenwood John Howeton J W Conn Joel (Jr) Adkins Thompson Lewis Isaac Adkins James Ball Levi Davis Hiram Davis Alexande Orsbern Lenard Terry Jesse Tery Isaac Terry Soloman Lewis Howard Lewis Andrew Lewis Enoc Lewis WmMartin

Morgan County July 2nd 1860 To his Excellency Gov, Magoffin

Your petitioners would sincerely and earnestly ask your excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson who has been convicted of Manslaughter during the present term of the Morgan Circuit Court, The immediate and sole cause of the difficulty which led to the death of Dillard Phipps or Rose was the fact that in the absence of Mr Watson from home the said Phipps entered his house at midnight and attempted by force to carnally know Mrs Watson and in the heat of that passion which over-comes every honorably man, When the honor of his wife is thus insulted he slew Phipps and although not justified by the law we think he aught not to be punished and appeal to your excellency to pardon him

Respectfully Alfred Davis John, Hillgore J. B. Davis Harrison Stacy James, R Haney William Furgson Thomas Wells Wm Haney Luther Johnston Jno V Ban James Travis J, W, Qui Reubin Davis Daniel Lemaster Jasper John W. Stare

Kelly Cox James J. William Easterling James Easterling William Easterling Sen John Owens Calvin A Moore Amos Davis Isac cotle Isac case Henry L Cottle Henry S Easterling W. H. Cole Jeremiah Easterling urah C Jones Joel F M Isaac w Nickell Joseph D wall William Cooper Harvey M Lacey Richard Easterling W. C. Easterling H Wm H Johnson Thomas Cox William G. Easterling R M Elam M M Elam Jas. S, Elam J. M Cottle G W Lewis Thomas Easterling Bartlett James D John cooper James Wells Elisha Smith Lewis Smith Bazel Dooling Covington Smith Elisah Smith Jr John Smith Richard Berks Levi Berks Abraham Williams Amos Williams Daniel Williams Wm Babins N. A. Williams Joseph Cottl James Wingo R. F Wells Wyatt Adkins C Vincent John Adkins D. Davis H D P Andrew Stephens Jr Jesse Burton Stephens Stephen Sr Kelly Stephen James Stephens L, F, Elliott Richard Holbrook David H Caney

George Nickel Caleb May Y W Brown George H Stamper William Ross Travis Lawson James H Robison William T Lawson Henry J Spradling Gabriel Hews E, P, Lawsom James H Crane Joseph H Gelvin Oliver P Serrel Henry Barker Alexander Lawson Samuel J, Adams Wm F Ward E, G Lawson Joshua Sorrel Wm W, May Stephen N, Brown Archibald Childers Henry Ratliff James Ratliff Robert Ratliff Mason Collins R, T, Patrick James H Halsey John wWard Daniel Lawson James N. Lawson King John A Ross Peter Littel Wm P Lawson John Cuburtsen John G. Gillaspie Benjamin Aga Calvin Griffen E, P Ramey Joseph D Nickel William Curtiss John C Lewiis Jesse Fortner William P Sheffield James Lacy Thomas Handy John Brown Braxton, B, Brown Robert, Eaten

Making fifty one signers in all

Yours truly William Bristow

Miss Silvey Haney Elizabeth Haney Lewsindey Baley Miss Poley J Baley " Viney Baley Mrs Mandy J Stacy J Rose Mrs Vilett Stacey Mrs gullett Gullett Manerva Gullett Mrs Elizbeth giveton " Vergina Stacey Mis Emly J Stacey Mrs Almeda Killgore Nancey Stacey Mrs Matilda Davis Lewesa Castle Nancy, J, Lykins Mrs Jane Frisbey Miss Mary E Frisbey Mrs Lucinda Prater Miss Sarah E Prater Miss Rosan Prater Missrs Elizebeth Haney Mrs Carian Wells

Morgan County July 2 1860 To his excellency Gov Megoffin

Your petitioners would most earnestly and respectfully ask your excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson who has been convicted during the present term of this Court of the offense of manslaughter. The immediate and sole cause which led to the difficulty. that resulted in the death of Dillard Phipps was the fact that in Watsons absence from home Phipps at the hour of midnight entered his house and attempted carnally to Know Mrs, Watson, -- Mr Watson was driven by that impulse of passion which drives on every honorable man, under like circumstances, and though he committed a violent act he did it in vindication of the insulted honor of his wife And we do hope your excellency will interpose and pardon him

Respectfully William K McNaill Joseph Elam B Stricklen John M Elliott G M Hampton A C Nickell G H Osborn

Isaac goslein Martin McGrow Nathaniel Brown Daniel Burton Stephen Gose John, Henry John Frisby David Henry James H Williams E H Williams Esq Morgan Killen Isaac perkins thomas Howard J J Smoot George. W. Strong Jas A. Brown Samuel Jackson David Rowe Jas S Tavern Keeper in West liberty Morgan Fultz Dr W P Roberts Nathan Adkins W H Click W G. Smallwood Hiram Roberts Harrison Adkins Greenup Nickell Jams J Browne M, E, Eastenburg Stephen Moore maShele gA Dans William A Lusby W Adms Pelphery George W Prater Ths. A Lundys Wm Ward Jailor, M C A. J. Hourtin Jas M, Howerton P D Lykins James Gose David P Lykins Thos Loveless David Wells David Smith James K Hunter J, M, Coward H J Thos P, Lewis -- Wm Easterling George. W. Whit Borne W. P, Pearce Mordica Pearce Alford Ellington P H Amyst C. C, Maxey E. Keaton James Elins JJ. M. Mcguire Thos H May P. S. Rutherford Johnson ^his X mark^ May Elijah ^his X mark^ Smith A, Reed S. R Turner James Dawson

S P Phillips Isaac Henry Asa Carter Edward Kidd Morton White Elijah. Brown George W Martin J, B, Combs James L Kendall Tavern Keeper in West Leberty, Charles John Ostand Adam G, M Hampton H Patrick A S Parker Elisha Chambers F B Moneypenny James H Elam James C McGuire Jams R Nickell C M C Wm ^his X mark^ martin Alfred ^his X mark^ Browne Daniel ^his X mark^ Brown A. C. Mcguire Charles ^his X mark^ Little E VHenry not so G. W. Carson John ^his X mark^ Byrd Wm ^his X mark^ mays D, C, J, G, Gilmer T M. J. W. Williams James Fannin Jams W ^his X mark^ Brown Jorge ^his X mark^ Braun William J. Prater Jas ^she X markr^ Burten Lewis Henry Perry Elliott John B Long D N John. S Barker Henry Barker J M Bawlin John Barker Uriah Cottle Wiett Adkins philip Howard John Nickell Jr. Wm Horton Isaac N Cottle ^his X marke^ gilliam Wm ^his X mark^ Williams Henry N. W. Burn

Morgan County July 2nd 1860 To his Excellency Gov. Mcgoffin

The undersigned women of morgan Country would earnestly appeal to your Excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson, who has been convicted of the offense of Manslaughter during the present term of the Mason -- Morgan Circuit Court, The immediate and only cause of the dificulty which resulted in the death of Phips or Rose was the fact that at the hour of midnight in the absence of Mr Watson Mr Phips entered his house and attempted by force to polute the virtue of Mrs Watson, Luce and as all honorable are, Mr Watson Committed the deed in vindication of the insulted honor of his wife, understanding that your excellency is both father husband & father, we can appeal to you with the m confidence that you will appreciate the high indignity which was offered to Mr Watson, and that therefore you will let no honorable man be punished who will thus do an act even of violence. if done upon one who attempts to destroy the peace of the Domestic Circle by heartless insult upon the unsullied honor of a virtuous wife

Respectfully

Virginia Carter Elizabeth Carter Mariah Carter Margaret. Pieratt Rosina. Peck Nancy Peck sousin Peck Elisabeth Peck Elizabeth J Stamper Mary ann Jevedon Lewan Gevedon Elizabeth Mannen patiens Helton Caroline Helton malinda Helton maretha, A Culbertson martha dennis Ely^za^Jane Nickell Patcy, J, lockhart Elisabet Patrick Rebecca Prater Anna Quicksall Sarah Jane Dennis Martha, lamb Sary A Brooks Martha D Dennis matilda. Jane mlulons Elender Cock Nancy Cock Marthaann. lawson Julian Goad Caroline Crocket H, I, Nickell Lou A Nickell Elendrer Bolling voletann Ingam Francis E Ingram Polly Jane Carter Nancy Bolin Jane Nickell Nancy ward Mary day Margaret. Ward sallyann, Halley lucinda Goodpaster Elzabeth, mannen Elzabeth Musick francis lawson AlfredBack CorneliusMannin Caroline Lawson Nancy Lawson Iisabella Back Gileann Pieratt Eliza. A. Pieratt Suson Hughs M A Lawson Charles,Higgambotam Rebecca. Higgamboth^am^ Dellila Pieratt Murphy maryann. Rash Francis Henry Mahala Carter Rozina Boid

July 2nd 1860 To his Excellency Gov Mcgoffin --

The undersigned women of Morgan County would earnestly appeal to your excellency to grant a pardon to Wm R Watson. who has been convicted of the offence of manslaughter during the present term of the Morgan Circuit Court. The immediate and only cause of the difficulty, which resulted in the death of Dillard Rose or Phipps was the fact at the hour of midnight, in the absence of Mr Watson Mr Phipps. entered his house and attempted by force to polute the virtue of Mrs Watson. led on as all honorable men are, Mr Watson committed the deed in vindication of the insulted of his wife- Understanding that your Excellency is both husband and father. we can appeal to your with the mere Confidence that you will appreciate the high indignity which was offered to Watson and that therefore you will let know no honorable man be punished who will thus do an act even of violence if done upon one who attempts to destroy the peace of the domestic circle by a ruthless insult upon the unsullied honor of a virtuous wife,

Respectfully Margaret stamper Matilda Shockey Jilan Hanson Sarah Coldirs

Julian Williams Eliza Stampr Mahala Williams Lurana taulba Matlida Walter Luizy burchfield pheby J burchfield Eln Dy Elender,, Day sally Brewer Elizabeth Nickell E Marry Gillespie malvinia Fulks sally Brewer Melvina pense Nancey Nickell Pollyan Nickell Rachael Nickell Andrew Nickell -- Narssa, Burk Surilday Brewer Poliyan Bankes Lurana, Ohair Maram Rutherford Lacnda frisbey Matilda-An bacey Anne Hatton Nancey tarel Anne Miller Mary s Nancy Taulber Jene. Nickell Martha Gibbs Elizabeth Haney Maryann Byrd Hanarah. H. Cleare Malinda Carter Eliza Childers Mary ann Sexton Sophia Gose Nancy Gibbs Hulda Gibbs Sarah Graham Elen,, Nickell luisey,, willson lusendy Nickill Jane Gillmore Viney Johnson Mary A goodwise Nancy Clark Caroline S Elizabeth Nickell Mariah ratlif Roseanne Nickell Emaline haddix Carloine Wilsen Sarah Wilson Easter Setlee Eliza taulbee Maryan burton Rebeca Wilson Nancy Walter

Morgan County July 2nd 1860 To his Excellency Gov. Mcgoffin

The undersigned women of Morgan County would earnestly appeal to your excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson who has been convicted of the offense of manslaughter during the present term of the morgan Circuit Court, The immediate and only cause of the difficulty which resulted in the death of Dillard Phipps or Rose, was -- the fact that at the hour of midnight in the absence of Mr, Watson, Mr phips entered his house and attempted by force to polute the virtue of Mrs Watson, led on as all honorable men are, Mr watson committed the deed, in vindication of the insulted honor of his wife, Understanding that your excellency is both husband and father we ever appeal to you with the mere Confidence, that you will appreciate the high indignity which was offered to Watson and that therefore you will let no honorable man be punished who will thus do an acte even of violence if done upon one who attempts to destroy the the peace of the domestic Circle by a ruthless insult upon the unsullied honor of a virtious wife

Respectfully

Ludemy Barker Margret Hutcheson Ana E Hutcheson Sarah Fannin Sarah E Fanin mary M Fannin mary Day Elisabeth Hutchin Elisabth Barker Virlin H Barker Sarah J Barker Eve Mumbower Eve Fannin Roseanner Fannin Elisabeth Conley Rebcca keton Nancy Conely Elisabeth B Patrick Martha Fife Elisabeth Ferguson pheby Ison Rosanna Jinkins Fanny cantrel Margaret Gilliam Miss Josephine Sprague Mary F Barker Mary Mckinsey Elisabeth Lemaster Amanda Lemaster Nancy Meadow Emlay Hutchinson Sarah Adkins Lourany Watson Sina Ison Rutha Sturgeon Hanah Lewis Annaliza Hurst Anna Hurst Mary Hay Mary Gilliam Nancy Gilliam Catharine W Barker Sinae Mason Martha Mason Jane Prince Mary White Mary Keaton Jr. Julyann keaton Mary keaton Sarah keaton kisire keaton Jane Eldridge Nancy Eldridge Elender Cotton Nancy Okneel Rachel Okneel Elvy Vann Jane Vann Mandy Oneal Mary A More Elisabeth More Kolby Okneel Nancy Fannin Sarah Lewis Sarah Lewis (Jr) Rachel Lewis

Morgan County July 2nd 1860 To his excellency Go Megoffin

The undersigned women of Morgan County would earnestly appeal to your excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson; who has been convicted of the offinse of Manslaughter during the present term of the Morgan Circuit Court. The immediate and only cause of the difficulty which resulted in the death of Dillard Rose or Phips was the fact that at the hour of midnight in the absence of Mr Watson Mr Phips entered his house and attempted by force to pollute the virture of Mrs Watson Led on as all honorable men are. Mr Watson committed the deed in vindication of the insulted honor of his wife. Understanding that your excellency is both husband and father, and can appeal to you with the mere Confidence, that you will appreciate the high indignity which was offered to watson, and that therefore you will let no honorable man be punished who will thus do an act even of violence, if done upon one who attempts to destroy the peace of the domestic Circle by a ruthless insult upon the unsullied honor of a virtuous wife

Respectfully, Martha Steele N. M. Steele Jane Havens Miss. Caroline Stamper Rebecca Lockhart patience Hyden Rache, Castle Anne Hany Miss Mirum Hany " Louisa Hany " Gilly Ann, Hany Mrs, Louisa E Hany

Miss caroline Lumpkins Miss Angela Lykins Mrs Winny Lykins Miss Edy E Lykins MrsJudge Lykins Mrs Margarett Casity Mrs Dianna Lykins Miss Lucticia Stamper Mrs Mahala Lykins Mrs Elisabeth Lykins Mrs Sarah Watson Mrs Rosanna Lykins Mrs RR J. Benton Mrs Nancy J Morris Miss ElisaElisabeth Lykins Mrs Gilly Ann Lykins Mrs Gilly Lykins Mrs Elizabeth. J. Williams Miss Polina Williams Miss. Mary J. Carter Miss Sarah E Lemaster Mrs Elizabeth, J,, Jones Mrs Milford Prater Mrs Nancy Deboarde Mrs Rachel A Lykins Miss Rosaline Lykins Mrs Polina Burton Miss, Lucinda Burton Mrs Mary Anna Taulbee Mrs Lucinda Prater Miss Caroline Sabastian Miss Phebe Q. Percell Miss Marinda Jane Pecell Mrs Esther Wilson Miss Cary A Prater Miss Nancy. F. Sabastian Mrs Clerinda J Wilson MrsItura G Hany Mrs Elisabeth Davis Miss Lette Adams Miss Nancy Williams Mrs Emily S Peratt MrsFrancis Prater Mrs Amanda Wilson Miss Jane Wilson Mrs Margarett F Wilson Miss Rachel Don Mrs Phebe Prater Mrs Parthena Wilson Miss Evolena Walter Mrs Francis A Thomas Mrs Zepha, S, Peratt Mrs Eliza E Sergent Mrs Stressa Carter Mrs Angeline Barker Mrs Pollyann Lykins Mrs Louisa Griffitt MrsUnice Ratliffe Mrs Mary J Prater Mrs Cala Wells Mrs Benda Whit Miss Lucind Martin Mrs Sarah Day Mrs Margarett Sabastian

Morgan County July 2nd 1860 To his Excellency Gov Mcgoffin

The undersigned women of Morgan County would earnestly appeal to your Excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson, who has been Convicted of the offense of manslaughter during the present term of the Morgan Circuit Court, The immediate and only cause of the diffilculty which resulted in the dealth of Dillard Phips or Rose was the fact that at the hour of midnight in the absence of Mr Watson Mr Phips entered the his house and attempted by force to polute the virtue of Mrs watson led on as all honorable men are Mr Watson -- Committed the deed in vindication of the insulted honor of his wife understanding that your Excellency is both husband and father, we can appeal to you with mere confidence in that you will appreciate the high indignity which was offered to watson and that therefore you will let no honorable man be punished who will thus do an act even of violence if done upon one who attempts to destroy the peace of the domestic circle by a ruthless insult upon the unsullied honor of a virtuous wife,

Respectfully

Sovilar Davis Martha Davis Mary elreth Elizabeth Easterling Nola Mcnear Susan Easterling Nancy Easterling Martha Easterling Cynthia Easterling Jane dorcas owens Annie J Davis elithabeth Davis Mary J. Davis Lucinda cotle Marthe nicle Ritter Cave Jane Cottle Eli Easterling Catharine Elam Lucinda Cole Jane Nickle lucretia Nickle nicle Malissa Jane Nickell Crildea Mcgraw Matildy Mcguire Matildy Jane Nickell Cinthe Brown Jilian Lacy Lizy Hollandsworth Marthian Cooper Susanah Lacey Elisabeth Pelfry Manda Lacey Serah E: Lacey Nancey Easterling Eliza Jane Easterling Mary E Easterling Rebecka Easterling S Serha Easterling Sousan Easterling Synthann Easterling Joanna Easterling Emanine lacey Elizebath, Howerton Elizabeth Elam Esther J Elam Fransis Elam Mary Elam Francis A Elam Adela. H. Howerton Setty Johnsten Elizabeth J Cottle Belinda Cottle Elizabeth Johnson Maryan Watson Elithbeth hall Eender Mcguire P Mary Davis Malvina Davis Rebecca Davis Rebecca Jonston Mary Day Elisabeth casity Elizabeth McLure

HazleGreen Ky 12 Oct 1861 Mr J, W, South Dear sir

I send you a Petition from the Citizens of morgan County for W R Watson who is a Convict in the State Penetintiary which would have been Presented to the Gov -- ere this had Wm Lykins been willing to have gave up the Paper he held on to them trying to get Watson's friends to make up money for him to go to Frankfort -- till yesterday Billy Watson's Wife got them & brought them to me.

I therefore send them to you hoping you will Present them to the Govenor,

Respy yours W, H, Taulbee

enson Barker John Crocket Stamper Henry Prater JamesM. Roberson B, C, Stamper George M Robinson Simpson. adams Elijah vanover James. B. Stamper Crissley Eller Henry Pempleton Josph Carter

Wm Peugh Miles Cook Caleb T Lykins g. W. prater Wm C Stoacy Reily stacy Wm Fergusan george Little Samuel Elam Levi Lykins Spencer perkins Gorge W Barker Jno Lacy Lebron Lykins H M Barker Deal gullett Greenbury Lykins Milton T Ferguson Wily Cook Esqir Moses Lacey J. P. M. C one of the ct Enq Westeon Peyton B F Peyton Daniel Peyton Wm H Stacy Eli Wlliams Wm M Lykins Wm Benton Rily Keton James Griffett Samuel Ratliffe

Milton Lykins, Sr Robert F prater William Wells A, L, Day John, Reed Steven De James Lykins David, R, Lykins John Lykins

Morgan County July 2nd 1860 To his Excellency Gov Mcgoffin

Your petitioners would most sincerely and earnestly ask you excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson who has during the present term of the Morgan Circuit Court, been convicted of the offence of manslaughter. The immediate and sole cause of the difficulty which resulted in the death of Dillard Phipps or Rose. was the fact that in the absense of Watson from home the said Phipps entered his house at midnight and attempted by force to carnally know Mrs Watson, and in the heat of that passion which overcomes every honorable man, when the honor of his wife is thus insulted he slew Phipps and although not justified by the law we think he ought not to be punished and appeal to your excellency to pardon him

Respectfully Harvy M Barker Morgan Barker Peter J Hutchinson Franklin Hutcheson Peter Hutcheson Senior Henry M Hutchinson T B Hutchinson J. H. Hutchinson James Hutchinson Richard Lemaster Thomas Thomas Smith John Curtis John Gilliam Henry Jenkins Jas. Williams Hamilton Lyon

John Fannin William Fannin Isaac Conley Moses Conely James F Conely Andrew Patrick M Mc Elam George Fannin William Barker Joseph. Fife Danel Russel James Fife Isaac Ferguson rd F. Ferguson Thomas Ferguson Hamilton Ison John Connely Jor Edmund Connely Isaac Ison Archy Ison John Hurst Joshua Ison Doctor Ison Hayden Fergerson Wm, F Williams John G. Moorre W W Brown Edward W, Brown Edward Hill Elliott Williams Henry Smith James pennington Joseph Keaton Benjamin Hamelton A. J. Sprague Geo. N. Sprague Leger Smith S Lyon William Monterrey Jese W Lemaster Isaac Lemaster Joseph Lemaster John v Lemaster Sr John T Lemaster jr Lemuesl. G Mckensie Stephen Lemaster James E S keaton Moses M Conly Willia F Br Adkins Raughley Watson Martin Gilliam Nelson Ison Isaac Sturgin Andrew Lewis Campbel Hurst John Hurst Thomas A, Hay George W Garvy Joseph Slusher Jackson Parvy William Mason John Ison

James R, Howard John Stephens John Skaggs Pleasant Holbrook Drenkard Stigal Lewis Hall George W Carter Calvin Goodman Samuel Thompson James Pennington G Greenville Carter William C R Davidson J W Maberry Thomas Carter othy Rowe John Brown Thomas Brown John Conn Martin Stegall Stephen H Collman Jesse A Conn William Conn James Goodman A J Brown A J Cocke Martin Be Elijah Gline Jessey Stegall Josuway Stal Stagall Riley Hall N H Montganey Eqr Martin S cock

James m Conn Henry C John Conn M S Parrish J W Harges

No 2 Morgan County July 2nd 1860 To his excellency Gov M.cgoffin

Your petitioners would most sincerly and earnestly ask your excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson who has, during the present term of the Morgan Circuit Court, been convicted of the offence of manslaughter The immediate and sole cause of this difficulty which led to the death of Dillard Phips or Rose, was the fact that in the absence of Mr Watson from home the Said Phips entered his house at the hour of midnight, and attempted by force to carnally know Mrs Watson, and in the heat of that passion which over comes every honorable man when the honor of his wife is thus insulted he slew Phips and although not justified by ^the^ law we think he ought not to be punished, and appeal to your excellency to pardon him

Respectfully George W Nickel Caleb May Z W Brown George H Stamper Wm Ross Travis Lawson James H Robinson Wm T Lawson H, J, Spradling Hugh E R Lawson James F Crain Joseph H Gelvin O.. P.. Sorrells Robert. Eaton

Morgan County July 2nd, 1860 To his Excellency Gov, Mcgoffin

The undersigned women of Morgan County would earnestly appeal to your excellency to grant a pardon to William R Watson who has been convicted of the offence of manslaughter during the present term of the Morgan Circuit Court,

The immediate and only Cause of the dificulty which resulted in the death of Dillard Rose or Phips was the fact that at the hour of midnight in the absence of Mr Watson, Mr Phips entered his house and atptempted by forgce to polute the virture of Mrs Watson, Led on as all honorable men are, Mr Watson commited the deed in vindication of the insulted honor of his wife, Understandlying that you are both husband and father, we can appeal to your with the mere Confidence that you will appreciate the high indignity which was offerred to Mr Watson and that therefore you will let no honorable man be punished, who will thus do an act even of violence, if done upon one who attempts to destroy the peace of the Domestic Circle by a ruthless insult upon the insullied honor of a virtuous wife

Respectfuly Mrs. Silvey ferguson Mrs Piney Haney

Morgan County July 2 1860 To his Excelency

your petitioners would Most respectfully and earnestly ask your excelency to grant a pardon to William R Watson who has been convicted During th present term of the Court of the offence of Manslaughter the Immediate and sole Caus of which led to the difficulty that resulted in the Death of Dellard phipps was the fact that in -- Watsons absence from home phipps at the hour of Midnight entered his house and attempted for forcibly to have Carnal Intercous with Mrs Watson Mr Watson was driven by that Impulse of honor which prompts any honorable man under likee Circumstances and thogh he commited an Rash act done it in vendication of the Insulted honor of his wife and we hope your exceleincy will Interpose and pardon him

Respectfully Miles Terry Wm Lumpkins Richard. S. E.s.q.r D. Horton C, M, C John Welck plasent Martin John M Lackey Cornelius Frisby Joseph R Lawson Wm P. Davis John D Nickell E, C. McGuire Stewart Nickell James Cox E. McClure Edmond ^his X mark^ Vest George W Chappell John P Barker P Halyer Johne Caskey Thomas L Lewis Wm T Wm. T Cleare Morgan G Carter A,, P,, Lacey John W Adkins E Mark,, Lacey Charles Risore

John Morris Alan Barker M. B, MCclure A J Martin Gren Bery Keaton John H Claypool Solomon G Long L D M W Prater fransis L Louis Charles, L, Peyton Heny cantrel L C Adair Nickell James Fallen John Nickell William H Cassity W W Smoot Stephen Cundiff Charles A Byrd N, M. Brown Joshua Cock A J Howerton Thos P Day D W Irvin Jesse J. Mcguire Bingim Lange John W Pruitt John M Adinkis pourter marthey olan Lumpkins Mandy Henter R f Hunter Daniel oliver John Howerton Jams Howerton E. M, Lewis David Sturgon Eldre Daniel Lewis Nathan Lewis sr H slttery Calvin Cay Wood

Elizann E wheeler Lucinda C Cecil Mary ana Vest Nancy Mannen Marena Harvy E. J. Carpenter Cyntha Carpenter Eliza oaklery Judah Cock Verginia Cock Sarah Little Margaret Barker Matilda Roberson Rachel Prat long Barzilia Fallen Mary vanover Mary lawawson Sousan lundford Margaret. A long Rebecca Stamper Perlina Remleton Mary danel

Sely Clark Leviny bush Rebecah Barker Partheny Little Marthy Salley Giliam murphy Martha Nickell Evoline Swango Denica Crum Nancy Gillespie Martha an oldfield Elizabeth Stamper Eliza Peck Mary an Rose Sarah Little Nancy Stamper Miram deen Martha S, Dennis cintha Williams Glen H Sarah Murphy Lucretia Conly Margret Campell Lotty Nickell Marcum Chambers Elizabeth Campell Maryan Shepard Hanah Nickell Sarahann Duff Rachel, Stamper Catharine Nickell Dorkes Kash Mary Remey Margaret prater Louisa Lawson

Maraba Lewis Rache Ball Sarah Stephen Margaret Lewis (Jr) Mary Mullins Hetty Lawson Leaner Lawson Anna Lawson Emily Adkins Sely Adkins Margaret Lewis Mary Lewis Rachel Lewis Elisabth L Elisabeth Lewis Jane Lewis Elisabeth Lewis (Jr) JaneLewis Sarah Adkins Sinthy Ball Mary DDavis Rachel Davis Sarah Orsbon Rebecca Terry Martha Terry

Mrs Mary Quicksell Miss Elisabeth Burton Miss Emily. J. Burton Mrs Aley Ferguson Mrs Julia Haney Mrs Cely Hany Mrs Mary H Brown Mrs Elisabeth J Hany Miss Susan Brown Mrs Darcus Lousis Miss Mary A. Louis Mrs Evoline Lykins Mrs Margarett Lykins Mrs Elisabeth Lykins Miss Mahala A Lykins

E Elisabeth Davis Martha Cottle Perlina Lumpkins Lucinda Easterling Cary ann Wells Eliz A adams Clacy Prewitt Matilda Jane prewit Susanah H Horton Lousa Jane Horton Sarah Whitlock Letice. Horton J, F, Vincent