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Louisville,
Dear Sir
Allow me to introduce to you Mr Thos. Rheaugh, a police-man of this city, who seeks authority, at your hands, to arrest in Illinois, & bring to Justice, the Revd Mr. Bradshaw, chaplain, & Mr. Guinip, Col o of the 79 th Illinois Regt, who, whilst on their way through our state, amongst many other abominable things, stole the slave of Dr J. R. Hughes, of Washington County, at whose house they were most hospitably entertained, the slave of M r Crutcher, of Franklin County, & the buggy of Mr. Owsley, of Crab. Orchard. Besides doing this, the chaplain, to get a pass from Genl. Boyle for the slaves, made oath before a Justice of the peace that the Negros were free- that he had known them for ten years, & that they came from Illinois to our state with the said
79th.
They were indicted in three cases, gave bail & defaultd M r Rheaugh arrested them here; & was instrumental in furnishing the proof.
I was engaged in their procesecution, & know the facts
Mr. R is a fine policeman, & brave & high minded gentleman --
I recommend him to you with great pleasure.
With many wishes for your health, I have the honor to be
Very res,
Yr obt Servt,
Hamilton Pope-
His Excellency,
James F. Robinson,
Frankfort,
Ky.