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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 [Presidential commutation for Isaac Sorin, convicted of possession of stolen goods 3 February 1919 and sentenced to five years]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00868 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 18 September 1920 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 36 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy

Isaac Sorin was convicted of possession of goods stolen from interstate shipments in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey and sentenced to five years in the State penitentiary in Baltimore, Maryland. Wilson commuted his sentence to expire 3 October 1920, no reason given. Countersigned by Acting Attorney General William L. Frirnson. Printed document with blanks filled in with type.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Frirnson, William L., fl. 1920

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