James Buchanan Authentic Signed 10.75×15.75 1859 Pardon Document BAS #AC33278

Introduction

This Autographed 10.75×15.75 Pardon Dated October 11, 1859 Document has been Personally Signed by James Buchanan. This item is 100% Authentic to include a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) / hologram by Beckett Authentication Services. The authenticity can be verified on Beckett Authentication Services website.

The pardon reads in part: “Joseph Cunningham, was convicted on an indictment for larceny, and was sentenced for six years imprisonment from January 6th 1858, in the penitentiary of said District. And whereas, the said Cunningham, in the act of rendering assistance to the Deputy Warden of the said Penitentiary, and while actually grappling with one Lyons, a refractory prison, received and was severely wounded by a pistol shot aimed at the said Lyonsafter a full investigation of the facts, in view of the meritorious conduct of said Cunningham on this occasion, has recommended a remission of his punishmentbe it known, that I, James Buchanan, President of the United States of Americado hereby grant unto him, the said Joseph Cunningham, a full and unconditional pardon”