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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Pardon of Deborah Wise, convicted of petty larceny.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.15 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 14, 1859 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 42 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of petty larceny; sentenced to 4 months imprisonment and a $5 fine. Pardoned due to her advanced state of pregnancy. (c/s Lewis Cass)

Wise, Deborah, fl. 1859
Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

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