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Madison, James, 1751-1836 [Delay of execution of Clinton Adams and Randal Terrier]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.02 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 16, 1816 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 38 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Adams and Terrier were convicted of highway robbery in June 1816. Respite was granted until 21 February, 1817. No reason mentioned for respite.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Terrier, Randall, fl. 1816
Adams, Clinton, fl. 1816

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