Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Pardon of David Everett
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03437 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 17 December 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Twelve year old Everett was convicted of stealing a letter from the post office and pardoned by Lincoln due to extreme youth and good conduct.
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