Early Governors' Papers

I know that it is very seldom when a person is found guilty, that a reprieve should be grantedBut there are cases where Executive Clemency should interfere; and my impressions are that Broyles case is one of them. But your own sound discretion will dictate to you what is the proper course to pursue in this matter. I do not wish to intrude my opinions on you- I would be the last person in the world that would advise you to do anything that was not sanctioned by my Judgment.-

It was my intention to have been with you at Carthage, but I have been disappointed of that pleasure. We will try and make a little fuss in this place on the 4^th

Respectfully John W Ford

Gov. Houston

Mr Ford

His Excellency Sam Houston Carthage Tenn