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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01860.13 |
| From Archive Folder | Texana collection |
| Title | Pardon petition endorsement for Priv. A. Scales, also signed by Amasa Turner |
| Date | 4 April 1836 |
| Author | Houston, Sam (1793-1863) |
| Document Type | Legal document; Government document |
| Content Description | Signed by Houston as Commander in Chief of the army of Texas, granting pardon to Scales, who was under death sentence (for desertion?). The petition is signed by, among others, Amasa Turner, Lieutenant Millen, Deputy and W.W. Summers, Lieut. Pardon was requested because Scales was penitent and had faithfully performed his duty. |
| Subjects | Texas Pardon American West Military History Military Law Death Penalty Petition |
| People | Houston, Sam (1793-1863) |
| Place written | Camp West of Brasos |
| Theme | Law; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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