April 12, 1858
I was appointed by the court to defend in part the above named David Thompson. I thought at the time his conviction was wrong, and I am now clearly of opinion he ought to be pardoned. I have recently
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I was appointed by the court to defend in part the above named David Thompson. I thought at the time his conviction was wrong, and I am now clearly of opinion he ought to be pardoned. I have recently
been at Woodford; and the universal sentiment there seems to be in favor of his pardon. April 12, 1858.
A. LINCOLN