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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 [Presidential pardon of John Burton, who was convicted of grand larceny]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.19 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 17 March 1917 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 41 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

John Burton, alias Samuel R. Martin, alias Dr. Engelman, was pardoned by Wilson to restore his civil rights, no reason for pardon mentioned. Countersigned by Thomas W. Gregory. Printed document with blanks filled in by hand.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Gregory, Thomas Watt, 1861-1933

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