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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 [Pardon of Edward Sheehy for assault].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05090 Author/Creator: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 19 October 1846 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 39.7 cm, Width: 25.2 cm Order a Copy

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. The pardon orders Sheehy to pay a fine and costs of $23.

Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849

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