Monroe, James, 1758-1831 [Pardon of Felix McNamare for felonious act]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.03 Author/Creator: Monroe, James, 1758-1831 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 27 May 1818 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 39 cm, Width: 31.5 cm Order a Copy
Signed by James Monroe. Countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Pardoned since McNamare had served a large portion of his two-year sentence and there were circumstances tending to the mitigation of the offense. Accompanied by a paper seal.
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