Madison, James, 1751-1836 [Pardon of John Bladen for assault and battery].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00173.01 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: January 10,1810 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 40 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
Cosigned by Robert Smith. Bladen was convicted of assault and battery. He was sentenced to 1 month imprisonment and to pay a $100 fine and court costs. Pardoned after serving out his prison sentence because he was unable to pay the resulting fine and the costs for prosecution.
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