[Remitting sentence of Daniel Linkins and Augustus Lucas, who had attempted to assist a prisoner escape].
2 July 1845
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. Linkins and Lucas had both been sentenced to serve 20 days in prison and pay a $50 fine. Following Lucas' release from prison, Polk decided to also pardon Linkins. 1 black and white bust engraving...
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