Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 [Presidential pardon of Edward Miles, convicted of larceny].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.21 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: January 4,1867 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 42 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy
Miles was convicted of larceny; sentenced to one year imprisonment. Pardoned due to advanced age, ignorance of the law, and previous good conduct. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
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