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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Office of the Governor, Beriah Magoffin: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Petitions for Pardons and Remissions, 1859-1862 KYR-0001-020-2310 MG25-63

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To Govenor Magoffin Frankfort Ky Sir

At the March Term of the Bath Circuit Court ^1864^ I was fined $100 -- ^for selling liquor to a minor^ (or I confessed the two acts in open court) because at the time I sold the liquor to the minor. I was not aware that we had a law against it. had I have Know it, I would certainly been as far from violating its provisions as any man or citizen I have license to keep tavern, and, keep good bourbon whiskey for my costumers, I would be under lasting obligations to you if you would remit this fine for me, in view of the hard times, it would take all the property I have to pay it. Hoping to receive by return mail. Your answer.

I am Very Resply John Self

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stayed for 12 Months -- Jany 30th