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1842 Convict Pardon Sir Franklin

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1842 Convict Pardon Sir Franklin
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Original parchment entitled ''No. 511, William Bowtle, His Pardon, No S'' for the pardon of English convict William Bowtle from the British penal colony of Van Dieman's Land, Tasmania. Document signed by Arctic explorer and Governor of Van Dieman's Land, Sir John Franklin. Document measures approximately 13.5” x 7.75”. Overall toning, soiling and wear to document. Document also contains several vertical and horizontal creases: one vertical crease passes through autograph, but does not inhibit legibility. Overall good condition.