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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 [Pardon of Samuel L. Valentine for security on a debenture bond]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01837 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 20 February 1830 Pagination: 1 p. : 1 f. Height: 40 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Countersigned by Secretary of State Martin Van Buren. Jackson orders Valentine's release because of his poverty and large family and on condition that he pay the costs of the suit.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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