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Madison, James, 1751-1836 [Pardon of John Bladen for assault and battery].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00173.01 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 10 January 1810 Pagination: 1 p.+ docket ; 40 x 26 cm Order a Copy

Cosigned by Robert Smith. Bladen was convicted of assault and battery. He was sentenced to 1 month imprisonment and to pay a $100 fine and court costs. Pardoned after serving out his prison sentence because he was unable to pay the resulting fine and the costs for prosecution.

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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