Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 Pardon of John Paterson, John Smith & Peter Johnson, convicted of larceny on high seas.

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GLC#
GLC04470
Type
Documents
Date
24 June 1848
Author/Creator
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Title
Pardon of John Paterson, John Smith & Peter Johnson, convicted of larceny on high seas.
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 37.1 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Convicted of larceny on high seas; sentenced to 4 months imprisonment and a fine of $30 each. Pardoned after serving prison sentence, as "they are seafaring men, dependent upon their monthly wages for support, have no property, and are wholly unable to pay the fine...". (c/s James Buchanan)

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