Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Pardon of George Miles, convicted of mutiny aboard the Barque "Agnes." Also, includes petitions and receipts.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00043.12 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: July 13, 1847 Pagination: 2 p.+dock.+collateral 39 x 26 cm Order a Copy
Miles, "...convicted of a revolt on board of the barque 'Agnes'..."; sentenced to pay a $1 fine and courts costs [$25], and be imprisoned for ten days. Pardoned after serving his prison sentence since he was too poor to pay his fine. (c/s James Buchanan)
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