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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Pardon of Solomon Smith, convicted of larceny.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00459 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 20 June 1867 Pagination: 2 p. 42 x 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of larceny along with his wife; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned due to his innocence. (c/s William H. Seward)

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872

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