January 12, 1814
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Pardon of Joseph Butler for larceny].
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Convicted of larceny in the District of Columbia in April, 1838. Butler had been sentenced to be "publicly whipped 54 stripes" and pay a fine and court costs. Madison pardoned him because he...
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