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Paris. l 10.th 1862.
Dear Sir
John Wesbrook was fined in two instances in our court for gaming. He is not an habitual gambler, & one of the fines & its costs has been paid
Wesbrook is now in the Southern Army under Humphrey Marshall & as his security the sherif now calls upon me to pay his fine, the fine is $ 20 & its costs addup make me pay nearly $40. to liquidate it,
Will you please do me the favor of remitting such portion of the fine as is under your control,
Money is very scarce, & Lincoln s taxes, like a dark cloud threatening general destruction, is looming up before us all, but a power may yet arise to which we can successfully appeal to have that remitted also.
The rebel feeling in this county is kept partially supressed by the ^military^ power stationed here, but like a camomile bed
It has in its ranks in this county a large proportion of firm, bold & determined men, & the abolition policy of Congress & the administration is adding much to their strength
Hoping you will promptly grant the small favor asked of you I am with much respect very truly yours.
R. H. Lindsay
Bourbon Cir. Ct
$30 } replevin bond
R H Lindsay
Remission Issd