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.
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