Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Pardon of Thomas Gardner, convicted of burglary. Also, includes petitions and receipt of pardon.

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GLC#
GLC00045.07-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
April 2, 1847
Author/Creator
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Title
Pardon of Thomas Gardner, convicted of burglary. Also, includes petitions and receipt of pardon.
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
2 p. : + collateral Height: 38 cm, Width: 25 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Convicted of burglary; sentenced to 3 years hard labor at a penitentiary. Pardoned due to Polk's petition by the jury and judge, and for "...divers other good and sufficient reasons..." (c/s N.P. Trist)

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