ALS. Blackburn, who has been convicted of forgery in Judge Trigg's court, requests his friend Brownlow to use his influence with the President to procure his pardon. I will upon my release through the pardon of the President give you a check for $500. in addition I will give you $500 for your services in procuring the impeachment of Judge Trigg... Says that he feels it perfectly legitimate to approach Brownlow in this way. Asks Brownlow to reply through Blackburn's wife, Jenny. Expresses hope to hear from Brownlow soon. In a postscript sheet, Blackburn asks Brownlow to keep this confidential.