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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Pardon of Christian Krouse, convicted of assault with intent to rape.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00159 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 14 November 1855 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 39 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of assault with intent to rape; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "...divers other good and sufficient reasons...". (c/s William L. Marcy)

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

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