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, D.C Type: Document signed Date: 9 March 1841 Pagination: 1 p. + dock. 25.5 x 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.
I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to the order for the Pardon of James P. Smith___
dated this day, and signed by me:and for so doing this shall be his warrant.
W.H. Harrison
Washington, 10th March 1841.
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