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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Pardon of John Marders, convicted of assault.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.14 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: November 22, 1855 Pagination: 2 p. ; 41 x 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of assault; sentenced to 3 months imprisonment and to pay a $1 fine and court costs. No reason given for pardon. (c/s W. L. Marcy)

Marders, John, fl. 1855
Marcy, W.L., fl. 1854-1855
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

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