Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Pardon petition endorsement for Priv. A. Scales, also signed by Amasa Turner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01860.13 Author/Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 Place Written: Belleville, Texas Type: Document signed Date: 1836/04/04 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 32 x 21 cm Order a Copy
Signed by Houston as Commander in Chief of the army of Texas, granting pardon to Scales, who was under death sentence (for desertion?). The petition is signed by, among others, Amasa Turner, Lieutenant Millen, Deputy and W.W. Summers, Lieut. Pardon was requested because Scales was penitent and had faithfully performed his duty. Written at Camp West of Brasos.
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