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informed by the county Judge is correct is as follows:
     
Fine - as above mentioned  $2.50 each  $7.50
Constables Mileage 12 miles  $3.4.75
Jury fee  5.00
Prosecuting Atty's fee  10.00 
Clerks Costs  9.50     
Sheriffs fee  6.20  65.25
Total ... $72.75

In addition to the above fine & costs they have their lawyer's bills to pay! They are not able to pay such immense charges but to get out of jail they authorized their employer to pay the fine & costs - I advised them to work up their fine in jail - as they could make more money by so doing - than on the farm. I heard the evidence, in the case & when the verdict of the jury came through they got off cheap. At the time I had no idea of what the cost in the case would be. If the above is in accordance with the laws of the State - it is oppressive & should be set aside.

I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your obt Ser.
Louis W Stevenson 

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