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Richmond Ky
J W Tate Esqr
My Dear Sir
You will see that we have been indicted as Pedlers by the good people of Laurel County -- I Enclose my affidavit with the petition of a few of our most prominent Citizens to his Excellency the Gov praying him to squash proceedings -- It is a good Joke on us -- but the worst of it is, that the indictment is a fact -- and I do not want to go to London these war times to defend it -- It was done by one Mark Hardin a Jack leg Lawyer & Merchant of that Town, who doubtless felt we interfered with him in his trade -- purely a piece of Malice on his part -- The Court comes on there in a few days and I would like to have the Govenors pardon if he will grant it -- as soon as possible -- will you do me the kindness to present it and ask speedy action and oblige Your Friend
R. G. Burton