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Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) Pardon of Frank Washington, convicted of assault and battery.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.31 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 28 August 1878 Pagination: 2 p. 40 x 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of assault & battery; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Pardoned after serving half of the term by recommendation of by the U.S. District Attorney. (c/s F.W. Seward)

Washington, Frank, fl. 1878
Seward, Frederick W., 1830-1915
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893

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