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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Pardon of Leonard Prather (c/s John Forsyth)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06868.01 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1836/02/25 Pagination: 1 p. ; 37.1 x 26.3 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of stealing money from letters as assistant postmaster

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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