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Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Pardon of Edward Buckley, convicted of malicious trespass.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02839 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 11 October 1878 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 39.7 cm, Width: 27.2 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of malicious trespass; sentenced to pay a $25 fine and "...in default to serve 60 days..." imprisonment. Pardoned since he was innocent of the charges. (c/s F. W. Durand)

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