Jefferson grants pardon to deserters from the Army...

Item # 722680

October 26, 1807

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, & DWASHINGTON ADVERITSER, D.C., Oct. 26, 1807 Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the President concerning those: "...who have deserted from the army of the United States...has become sensible of their offense & are desirous of returning to their duty, a full pardon is hereby proclaimed...as shall, within four months...surrender themselves to the commanding officer..." signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
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