Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Pardon of George Kirk, Edward Burr, & George Carroll, convicted of defrauding the revenue.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00043.19 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: May 3, 1858 Pagination: 2 p. ; 44.2 x 54.7 cm. Order a Copy
Convicted of defrauding the revenue; each sentenced to pay a $400 fine and court costs and to be confined until paid. All pardoned due to their inability to pay fine. Signed by James Buchanan. Countersigned by Lewis Cass. Accompanied by a paper seal.
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