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Finch, James A. (fl. 1914) Warrant for Commutation of Sentence of Albert Holtzman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.39.01 Author/Creator: Finch, James A. (fl. 1914) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 08 July 1914 Pagination: 1 pg. Order a Copy

Warrant, signed by Pardon Attorney James A. Finch. Albert Holtzman of West Virginia was convicted of violating the Slave Trade Traffic Act. Pardoned after serving three months of his six month sentence. Prosecuted for white slavery and kidnapping women for the purpose of prostitution. Partly printed document.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Finch, James A., fl. 1911-1914
Holtzman, Albert, fl. 1914
McReynolds, James Clark, 1862-1946

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