Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of James P. Smith].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04911 Author/Creator: Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 9 March 1841 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Smith, convicted of larceny, was pardoned under the recommendation of judge and jury due to his youth and good character.
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