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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Pardon of Levi Underwood

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03650 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 10 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Convicted of larceny and sentenced to one year in prison. Justice associates suggested Executive clemency, and recommended a pardon. Levi was granted a full and unconditional pardon by Lincoln (c/s Seward)

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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