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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Pardon of William Childers, convicted of counterfeiting.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00173.03 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 15 September 1849 Pagination: 2 p. : +blank Height: 42 cm, Width: 28 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of passing counterfeit coin; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "...divers good and other sufficient reasons...". (c/s John M. Clayton)

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