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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 [Presidential pardon of James Clark, who was convicted of larceny]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.38 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 22, 1903 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 41 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Clark, alias W. Perry Martin of Texas, was pardoned by Roosevelt six years after he completed his sentence for stealing a horse, in order to restore his civil rights since he had "conducted himself in an exemplary manner." Partially handwritten. Countersigned by Acting Attorney General Henry M. Hoyt. With transmittal document and envelope.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Hoyt, Henry M., fl. 1903

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