Petition of John Sylvester for a Pardon
Document 1799Wolcott transmits a letter to the President relative to the petition of John Sylvester for a pardon. He has written his report on the merits of the case and requests the signatures and comments of the heads of the other departments.
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[Vol 9 No. 65] 65.
Treasury Department
July 5th 1799
Gentlemen
I transmit a letter of the President of the United States dated June 15th with the Petition of John Sylvester for a Pardon —
To save trouble I have prepared a Report according to my opinion of the merits of the case, and take the liberty to request your signature thereto, or to such other representation to the President as shall accord with your sentiments
I have the honor to be
Gentlemen
Your Obedt Servant
[signature]
The Secretary of State
" Secretary of War
& Secretary of the Navy
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Wolcott transmits a letter to the President relative to the petition of John Sylvester for a pardon. He has written his report on the merits of the case and requests the signatures and comments of the heads of the other departments.
Date
07/05/1799
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799070540101
Page start
1
Note
Circular letter sent to the Secretaries of State, War, & Navy.
Notable persons
Oliver Wolcott
[Timothy Pickering]
[James McHenry]
[Benjamin Stoddert]
[John Adams]
John Sylvester
Notable locations
Treasury Department