December 11, 1829
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Document signed
Title: [Remission of balance of sentence of Orrin Sherman for stealing money from the U.S. Mail]
Sherman's sentence was remitted upon payment of costs by President Jackson because he had shown repentance. Accompanied by a four page petition dated September 1829 with signatures, testimonials and a one page certification of Connecticut citizenship by Connecticut Governor Gideon Tomlinson, dated 31 October 1829. Name on Jackson's remission is spelled "Schearman."
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