Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849 [Remitting sentence of Daniel Linkins and Augustus Lucas, who had attempted to assist a prisoner escape].

GLC04553

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GLC#
GLC04553
Type
Documents
Date
2 July 1845
Author/Creator
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Title
[Remitting sentence of Daniel Linkins and Augustus Lucas, who had attempted to assist a prisoner escape].
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. Linkins and Lucas had both been sentenced to serve 20 days in prison and pay a $50 fine. Following Lucas' release from prison, Polk decided to also pardon Linkins. 1 black and white bust engraving of James K. Polk included.

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