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Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004) Pardon-related: to Gov. of Nevada re: extradition of fugitive

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01839 Author/Creator: Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004) Place Written: Sacramento, California. Type: Document signed Date: 14 July 1969 Pagination: 1 p. ; 36 x 22 cm

Signed as Governor of California, concerning the extradition of fugitive Larry Arthur Potter, who escaped from County Jail.

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004
1945 to the Present
President
Law
Criminals and Outlaws

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