Early Governors' Papers

Murfreesboro', October 8, 1827.

Dear Sir,

I expect an application will be made to you for a pardon in the case of Albert F. Keeble. Part of his sentence has been remitted by your predecessor in office. He is yet suffering imprisonment. My views in relation to his case are contained in a letter of mine to General Brady which I have understood is lodged in the secretaries office. My opinion is unchanged. I was mistaken in my anticipations of the course Governor Carroll would pursue. The part of the sentence which the defendant is now suffering, is inflicting pain and distress on his innocent and amiable family; and is, in its nature, onerous to the public, and at the same time, injurious to the defendant himself in a point of view which cannot benefit him, his family, or society. I mean that it is calculated to impair his private morals.- I have already been misconceived in my views on this subject, and for my candid and matured opinions, beg leave to refer you to my letter to General Brady. My views have at least the merit of being honest. They are not formed in referrence to men or parties. I am not now Attorney General, and respectfully, as a private citizen, address this short letter to you as a friend and constituent; for which character,

I beg leave to assure you, of my respect and esteem-

Samuel H. Laughlin

His Excellency S. Houston

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