I think it was basically a judgement to "relieve" the individual of some unfair or unduly strenuous "bill" or fine that had previously been handed to him. The paper didn't give the details... so it is hard to know... it might even mean that he was in dire circumstances and needs financial help like a pension. Virginia ______________________________X-Message: #1 Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:44:57 EDT From: GrannyMc@aol.com To: GA-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <84.3310c292.2e70c949@aol.com> Subject: Chronicle & Sentinel Monday Nov. 8, 1847 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" From Milledgeville Correspondence of the Chronicle & Sentinel Monday Nov. 8, 1847 In Senate Mr. Wales reported a bill for the relief of Simon Ward of Richmond Co.: Mr Coffee: A bill to reduce the official bond of the Sherriff of Rabon Co. from ten to five thousand dollars. Mr: Johnson; A bill to change and fix the times of holding the Superior Cpurts of Southwestern Circuit. Also, a bill for the relief of Eldridge ulgham of Baker County , from the pains and penalties of the Act of 1806 relative to divorces. What do you think the first bill of relief means? Simon Ward is my gggrandfather. It sounds like relief of duty or burden but it didn't explain like it did in the last bill about Mr Fulgham. Would appreciate any input and suggestions of where I might look to find more info. Thanks Beulah McCain GrannyMc@aol.com