Benchmarks

Private and confidential.

Central College,

Fayette, Mo.

Jany 1 ^st 1862.

Hon. J. Holt.

Dear Sir.

Allow me in view of the pleasant relations and recollections of other years and the confidence I have in your high regard for justice, right and humanity, to invoke your aid in a matter which I will briefly present. Rev. David Fisher residing in this neighborhood a minister of the M. E. Church, South was some months ago arrested by the Military, as were nearly all of our ministers. He was required to take the military oath and give heavy bond. Since that time he has been one of our most quiet citizens, keeping himself studiously on his farm, avoiding

4198