Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 [Pardon of Jacob Smith for mail tampering].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03984 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 17 July 1860 Pagination: 2 p. 42.1 x 27.1 cm Order a Copy
Pardon is countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Henry Trescot. After serving his sentence, Jacob Smith continued to be imprisoned in Philadelphia for nonpayment of his $500 fine. He was pardoned by Buchanan after this was petitioned by citizens of Dauphin County (where the offenses took place) and by Pennsylvania Senator William Bigler.
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