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Bridgeport Ky.
Dear Sir
We understand that there is in circulation in this vicinity a petition asking of you the remission of a fine, which was some years since assessed against Jno Blair who shortly afterwards removed to Misso: but is at this time here. The fine imposed has never been paid; It was for betting on an election. It so turned out that all of one party, (the old Whig party) who made bets, were fined and had the money to pay --
We earnestly hope that you will reject the petition unhesitatingly, for we do most solemnly assure you, that in our judgment a more consummate skamp does not live than this same Jno H Blair. We Know that the bet was made, and that the money was paid over to him.
Respectfully yrs.
J Russell Hawkins
Gov. Robinson
W m. D. Brim
John B Pfeffer
Jos. Pfaffer
O. S. Wilson
W F Torrent
S R
Stephen Jenkins
Jno Shumate.
J. M. C. Cready,
W= Briggs
F. M. Scafield
P H Mayhall
A. G.
H B Innes
J. A. Crittenden
R. K. Woodson
H I Todd
J A: Richardson