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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) [Presidential pardon of West Adams, who in the District of Columbia was convicted of grand larceny in 1865].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.10 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 22 January 1866 Pagination: 2 p. ; 43 x 27 cm Order a Copy

Pardoned since the U.S. attorney assured Johnson that Adams was a suitable object of clemency. Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Hunter.

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