John Letcher
This is a petition from Augusta residents on behalf of James McMullen who was convicted of Grand Larceny. The petitioners appeal to the governor and ask him to free the convict.
Doyle writes to Gov. Latcher supporting the petition by a number of Augusta Co. citizens to free convicted criminal James McMullen. He suggests that the witness who testified against McMullen is not trustworthy and also mentions an African-American accomplice.
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