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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Pardon of John Krause, convicted of assault with intent to kill.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.06 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 26 July 1847 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 39 cm, Width: 35 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of assault with intent to kill and sentenced to 2 years hard labor. Pardoned since he was penitent and the citizens of Georgetown had requested pardon. (c/s James Buchanan)

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