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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Pardon of Albert Mortimer, convicted of burglary.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04991 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 24 June 1853 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 28 cm Order a Copy

Mortimer, convicted of burglary; sentenced to 14 years. (c/s William L. Marcy)

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

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