| Marianna, Fla., Oct. 7th 1861
Hon. John Milton
Gov. of Florida
Dear Sir:
Benjamin Oglesby, who was convicted
upon a charge of Larceny at the Fall Term A.D. 1860 of the Circuit Court
of Holmes County, has been confined in jail here for near a year, in default
of the fine assessed against him, He is hopelessly insolvent, And
his confinement has been a sufficient punishment. He is anxious
to be discharged that he may enter the service, having promised faithfully
to do so. I hope your excellency will remit the fine and costs (for
he is wholly unable to pay either) so that he may be prepared to march
with Capt Altimay’s company, which is now about ready to leave, Said Oglesby
is a large able bodied man, and will make a good soldier, if he can be
broken of Stealing, Should the Federalists ever take him a prisoner, he
is the best man I know to break their concern, by stealing it out.
Yours most respectfully
W.D. Barnes
Sol W.C.
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