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Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Pardon of J. Walton Hopkins, convicted of counterfeiting.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01986 Author/Creator: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1850/10/15 Pagination: 1 p.+engraving [framed] ; 42 x 28 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of passing counterfeit coin. Pardoned after request from the jury and district attorney. (c/s W.S. Derrick) Pardon is framed with picture of President Fillmore.

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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