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Jones, Anson, 1798-1858 Pardon of R.S. Redmond (c/s Tobias Allen)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01860.04 Author/Creator: Jones, Anson, 1798-1858 Place Written: Washington, Texas Type: Document signed Date: 1845/04/15 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 29 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Redmond was convicted of horse-stealing. No reason is given for his pardon. Countersigned by Allen as acting Secretary of State.

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