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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00068.06 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Presidential Pardons |
| Title | Pardon of John Krause, convicted of assault with intent to kill |
| Date | 26 July 1847 |
| Author | Polk, James K. (James Knox) (1795-1849) |
| Document Type | Legal document; Government document |
| Content Description | Convicted of assault with intent to kill and sentenced to 2 years hard labor. Pardoned since he was penitent and the citizens of Georgetown had requested pardon. (c/s James Buchanan) |
| Subjects | President Pardon Law Criminals and Outlaws |
| People | Polk, James K. (James Knox) (1795-1849) Krause, John (fl. 1847) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Law; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |