Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 [Remission of balance of sentence of Orrin Sherman for stealing money from the U.S. Mail]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.06 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 11, 1829 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
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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