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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Pardon of Peter Robert Clark (c/s J. Howard McGrath [AG])

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.43 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: May 27, 1946 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 34 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of piracy on the high seas: pardoned since his jail sentence had been commuted, his fine paid and his probation served. (No other reason mentioned.)

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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