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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 [Authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Diogenes Wetmore for fraud].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00076.05 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 19 March 1860 Pagination: 1 p. : collateral Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

No reason given for pardon. Includes petitions and tranmission

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