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[note] Rec'd Sep^t 31 [/note]

OFFICE OF THE
CIRCUIT CLERK.
YAZOO COUNTY
Yazoo City, Miss., September 24^th, 1874

Gov A. Ames
Jackson, Miss.

My Dear Sir;

Enclosed we send Petition for Pardon of Nero Wilson. We have carefully examined and considered the facts and circumstances, connected with his case, and as stated in the Petition, and believe that his is a proper case for the exercise of executive clemency and pardon. Trusting that your Excellency will give the Petition due notice, and grant the pardon prayed for therein, we are,.

Very Respectfully
Your Obd Srvts

W.H. Foote
J.G. Patterson Rep—
J.E. Everett, Sen'r.
W. Boyd Rep—

On the trial of this petitioner, Nero Wilson, it was proven that he acted under the commands of his father, who is still at large, and is undoubtedly the Chief Criminal. I think the sentence of the court a severe one, notwithstanding I believe there

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