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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Pardon of James Henry Coleman, convicted of assault and battery.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00230.03 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 27 February 1869 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of assault and battery; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Pardoned by recommendation of his fellow employees and close acquaintances of his high character and "upright life" and because he acted out of provocation and fear. (c/s William H. Seward)

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872

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