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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 [Presidential pardon of William Dulaney, convicted of larceny].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04475 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 5 November 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26.9 cm, Width: 42.2 cm Order a Copy

Dulaney, was convicted of larceny and sentenced to serve two years in imprisonment. He was later pardoned after serving almost a year of his prison term for good behavior and by recommendation of a number of citizens. Countersigned by acting Secretary of State William Hunter.

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

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