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McMinn_Letter_195_48889

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and commited [sic] to Jail, [court?] [coming?] [or?] sooner in Williamson, than in Rutherford county, I moved my trial there by the advice of my Counsel - where I was found guilty of the charge of Horsestealing.

I was sentenced to be branded, receive 18 lashes, and imprisoned 12 months. the two former punishments, I have underwent, and the latter is now going on. So soon as the trial was over and the Ju-- ry heard the circumstances, related, they unanimously signed the petition, and all the respectable part of Franklin with them, - I have understood since my Father in law has refused to support my wife and ^3 children, - - I have stated the facts correctly, to you - I must now pray your Excellency to release me from my present situation, and restore me to my dear wife and helpless baby, who without my assistance must suffer - as I am poor and left nothing behind to support, them, they are now cast off from the [fostering?] hand of a parent, and are entirely depended on those who through pitys sake may assist them to a shelter and something to sustain on - I hope your Excellency will view the ~~the~~ deplorable situation of me and my helpless family, and release me from this prison, - I promise should this be the case to be in future, more prudent, and never to lay myself liato such an unfortunate affair again - I no[w] conclude hoping, and praying for your mercy