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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 [Presidential pardon of Patrick Joyce Jr. and John Handley, convicted of larceny].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01476 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 7 June 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 43 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

On March 1866, Patrick Joyce Jr. and John Handley were convicted of larceny, sentenced to serve a one year imprisonment. Pardon was requested by the Mayor of Washington and a large number of respectable citizens Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872

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