Madison, James, 1751-1836 [Pardon of marines Thomas Potts and George Allen for desertion].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00049 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: February 12, 1813 Pagination: 1 p. 40 x 26 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Potts had been convicted of desertion in June 1812. Allen had been convicted of desertion in August 1812. Both had been sentenced to be shot. Pardoned by Madison for "divers good causes and considerations."
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