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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Pardon of John W. Paxton, convicted of larceny.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01612 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 19 June 1867 Pagination: 2 p. ; 34 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment. Pardoned after serving prison term for his good conduct and penitence. (c/s William H. Seward)

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

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