Madison, James, 1751-1836 [Presidential pardon of a group of Quakers for refusing to bear arms in militia].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00043.02 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph document signed Date: November 20, 1816 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 41 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Intended for Joseph Hollingsworth, William Ellicott Jr. and Sr., Thomas Hartley, Levi Hartley, Samuel Hartley Jr., and Seneca Parry, who were arrested in Maryland. Partially filled out.
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