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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Pardon of William Smith (c/s Wm. L. Marcy)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06937 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1854/07/14 Pagination: 2 p. ; 41.8 x 27.5 cm Order a Copy

Smith was convicted of "maltreatment of a seaman on board of the ship Golden Racer." Countersigned by William L. Marcy.

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857

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