Manuscript DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one page, 9.75 x 16, March 30, 1820. President Monroe issues a pardon to the US Marshal of Vermont stating that “Benjamin Heartt…now held in actual confinement in the jail of said Middlebury upon an execution for a debt due to the United States…be immediately discharged from his imprisonment.” Signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and Secretary of State Adams. The white paper seal affixed to left side remains intact. Framed and in very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling and intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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