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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