Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Pardon of Lewis Huskey alias Edward Cairns, convicted of mutiny aboard the Barque "Agnes." Also, includes petitions and receipts.

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GLC00043.13
GLC#
GLC00043.13-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
July 13, 1847
Author/Creator
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Title
Pardon of Lewis Huskey alias Edward Cairns, convicted of mutiny aboard the Barque "Agnes." Also, includes petitions and receipts.
Pagination
2 p. : docket : collateral ; Height: 39 cm, Width: 26 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Huskey [a.k.a. Cairns], "...convicted of a revolt on board of the barque 'Agnes'..."; sentenced to pay a $1 fine and courts costs [$25], and be imprisoned for ten days. Pardoned after serving his prison sentence since he was too poor to pay his fine. (c/s James Buchanan)

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