Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Samuel Howard].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.08 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: January 13, 1848 Pagination: 2 p.+collateral ; 36 x 26 cm Order a Copy
Convicted of passing counterfeit coin; sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. Pardoned due to age, previous honesty, family's dependence, small amount of counterfeited money involved, and judge's request. Countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. Also, includes petitions and receipt of pardon.
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