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Letter from George Johnston to James William Denver Requesting a Presidential Pardon for Julius Levy, November 19, 1855

A letter dated November 19, 1855, from Circuit Court Judge George Johnston in San Francisco, California, to Congressman James William Denver in Washington, D.C., requesting a presidential pardon for Julius Levy, who was convicted of smuggling cigars and is in poor health due to imprisonment. The letter was sent via Joseph Duncan.

Associated People/Businesses

Denver, James William, 1817-1892
Johnston, George D.
Duncan, Joseph C.
LEVY, JULIUS

Geography

San Francisco
Washington, D.C.

Subjects

Pardon
Smuggling
Political science
19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 7, Folder 4