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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Pardon of Charles Bentz, convicted of perjury.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.13 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: March 23, 1855 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 42 cm, Width: 28 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of perjury; sentenced to 4 years imprisonment in March of 1851. No reason for pardon. (c/s William L. Marcy)

Bentz, Charles, fl. 1855
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Marcy, W.L., fl. 1854-1855

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