Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Pardon of Samuel Davis for unlading two bales of cotton without a permit].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.01 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Document signed Date: 21 June 1792 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 38 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Davis was convicted in Massachusetts. No reason given for pardon.
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