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- GLC#
- GLC05653.01-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- 1 May 1908
- Author/Creator
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
- Title
- [Presidential pardon of George W. Peters, who deserted the navy on 27 March 1897 by Theodore Roosevelt]
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 3 p. : Height: 40.8 cm, Width: 26.7 cm
- Primary time period
- Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
- Sub-Era
- The Politics of Reform
Deserted the vessel the "Puritan" who re-enlisted twice--28 March 1898 and 5 September 1901 aboard the Richmond--as George W. Rogers, and served normally until discharged. Pardoned based on service to country and recommendation of the Acting Secretary of the navy. Partially handwritten. Accompanied by discharge pouch (housed separately). Countersigned by Charles J. Bonaparte.
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