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Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 Pardon of George Anderson (c/s John Forsyth)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06868.02 Author/Creator: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1837/12/26 Pagination: 1 p. + docket ; 35.5 x 25.1 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of an assault and battery on Captain Hilliard of Ship Draper

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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