Lincoln Pardons-John Booth
03-11-2014, 02:21 AM,
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Lincoln Pardons-John Booth
June 17,1861-Lincoln pardoned John Booth an African American Blacksmith from Washington,DC for stealing 6 sticks of wood.He was the father of 5 children and his wife appealed to Lincoln that her family would be in destitute condition if he were sent to Prison!
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Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by HerbS - 03-11-2014, 02:21 AM
RE: Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by RJNorton - 03-11-2014, 11:49 AM
RE: Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by HerbS - 03-11-2014, 04:50 PM
RE: Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by L Verge - 03-11-2014, 06:54 PM
RE: Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by HerbS - 03-11-2014, 10:15 PM
RE: Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by RJNorton - 03-11-2014, 10:36 PM
RE: Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by HerbS - 03-12-2014, 12:39 AM
RE: Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by HerbS - 03-13-2014, 02:17 AM
RE: Lincoln Pardons-John Booth - by RJNorton - 03-13-2014, 03:14 PM

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