Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828 to John Taylor
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01459 Author/Creator: Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1816 Pagination: 2 p. + addr. 27 x 21 cm Order a Copy
Clinton writes that Robert Grey's offense of grand larceny was so aggravated as to force him to avoid recommending his pardon without other mitigating circumstances. Written as gubernatorial candidate to the lieutenant governor of New York. Recipient's docket on address leaf.
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