Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 [Presidential pardon of Hilaire Devault, convicted of smuggling].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.11 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 17, 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : collateral : Height: 42 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy
Devault was convicted of smuggling, then sentenced to pay a $1500 fine and court costs. She was pardoned because of mitigating circumstances and by recommendation of the US. District Attorney and respectable citizens. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
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