Manuscript DS as president, one page, 9.25 x 13.75, July 9, 1844. Document reads, in part: “Whereas…David Babe alias William Brown, was convicted of murder on the High Seas, and sentenced to be hung on the seventh day of March 1844 from which sentence four respites have been granted him…And whereas divers good and sufficient reasons have been suggested for further postponing the execution of said sentence—Now, therefore, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America…have further respited, and do hereby further respite the execution of the said David Babe alias William Brown, until the first Friday in June 1845.” Signed at the conclusion by Tyler, and countersigned by Secretary of State John C. Calhoun. Crisp white paper seal remains affixed to lower left corner. Double-matted with a portrait of Tyler to an overall size of 22.5 x 18.75. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a few areas of toning to edges. Research indicates that Brown was eventually pardoned by President Polk. Such highly important stays are seldom seen.
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