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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Pardon of Albert Ellsworth Jackson (c/s Francis Biddle [AG])

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.22 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 16 September 1942 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 34 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Restoring Jackson's rights. Convicted of using the mails to defraud; pardoned since he has been a law-abiding citizen. Accompanied by transmittal letter from the U.S. Pardon Attorney.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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