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Chase, Samuel (1741-1811) [Recommending pardon of Philip Holton for manslaughter].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03727 Author/Creator: Chase, Samuel (1741-1811) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Document signed Date: October 1794 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

Recommends pardon of Philip Holton because of his youth, his good character and his peaceable behavior. Written as chief judge of the general court of Maryland.

./Signer of the Declaration of Independance.

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