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Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869) Authority to affix the seal to arrest warrant of seven men

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04675.17 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869) Place Written: Washington Type: Document signed Date: 1857/01/24 Pagination: 1 p. 25.2 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed. The seven men were: Charles Carpentier (?), Louis Gilet, Eugene Gilet, Auguste Parot, and David, Edward and Felicite Dubid.

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