“City of , Ill. Dec 21, 1843 Sir: Two letters were put into my hands this morning relative to the Witnesses of ’s innocence as to being accessory to horse stealing some four years since: In the first place, was abducted from this , contrary to law; in the second place the principal for felony, by the Law of , should be indicted within three years &c.. Again, the Revised statutes of have a wise provision in such cases as ’s. If therefore will sue out a Commission, according to the law con[HC 6:132]cerning depositions (R.S. page 219 to 222) directed to Alderman , an acting Justice of the peace, for the city of , and County of , the necessary testimony to establish s innocence will be taken according to law and forwarded to the proper officer in due time.

J. White Esq Dep. Sheriff Clark Co Waterloo Mo.

P.S. you will have the politeness to shew this to .”