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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 [Pardon of John Day for manslaughter in July 1852].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04550 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 19 July 1860 Pagination: Order a Copy

Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Henry Trescot. Day was convicted in July, 1852. Buchanan pardoned Day near the end of his sentence for his valuable assistance to the wardens in maintaining order in the penitentiary. Day's service was attested to by Warden C. P. Sengstack, previous wardens I.B. Ellis and Thomas Thornley, and on the report of District Attorney Robert Ould. 2 black and white bust engravings of James Buchanan included.

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Trescot, William Henry, 1822-1898

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