Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Pardon of John Paterson, John Smith & Peter Johnson, convicted of larceny on high seas.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04470 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 24 June 1848 Pagination: 2 p. 25.4 cm x 37.1 cm Order a Copy
Convicted of larceny on high seas; sentenced to 4 months imprisonment and a fine of $30 each. Pardoned after serving prison sentence, as "they are seafaring men, dependent upon their monthly wages for support, have no property, and are wholly unable to pay the fine...". (c/s James Buchanan)
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