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Madison, James, 1751-1836 [Pardon of Caleb Overton for selling "spiritous liquors" without a license].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.02 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: June 5, 1812 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 40 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Countersigned Secretary of State James Monroe. Sentenced to pay a fine of tobacco and court costs. Pardoned since the crime was unintentional and he was of good character.

Overton, Caleb, fl. 1812
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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