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Oct 16th 1863
Friend Yates
Sir Yours of the 6th was duly received. Sir please excuse me for troubling you again on the same subject On the receipt of your letter I called to see Mr. Wood and he informed me that he had called to see you twice with a petition Containing Upwards of One Hundred Signatures Judge Woodsons Name was als attached And that the petition was left with your private Secretary And was told by him that there was some informality in it that was objectional If such Cause exist if you will please mark such objection an return it to us we will try and Correct it You spoke of the Certificates of the Judge Prosecuting Attorney and a part of the Jury there was no Jury in the cause
at the request of Young Wood Judge Woodson permited him to mak a statement of the facts as to the part he took in the matter and the conclusion of his statement I thought that he deserved to be [pittied?] in his unfortunate situation a pardon from Your Honor would be received with greatful hearts.
P.S)
We have comenced organising a Union party which party will be very strong in this County I would not have take the part in this matter that I have were it not that Mr Wood is one of the stronges Union me we have in Our County and has been one of Wm Clay's warmest friends You know those sentiments suits me
Your Obedient Servent
J. N. Sunstall
Pardon 149
Sunstal J N.
Oct 16 1863.
Judge Woodsons name is attached to the petition Petition left with the Governers Secretary.
Executive office Oct 22 63