Leonardtown lawyer John A. Camalier pleaded the case of Congressman Harris to President Andrew Johnson, who agreed that Harris had been treated unfairly. He gave Camalier a pardon for Mr. Harris and told the attorney to invite Congressman Harris to the White House for dinner that night. The unrepentant Harris refused the dinner invitation in the strongest of terms. He returned to Leonardtown and was sent back to Congress at the next election. The mural scene was designed and painted by Tim Scheirer, Carla Tomaszewski, and Clarence Schumaker.
Prints are available at the town office.
Portions of the sale of the prints will benefit the Mural Fund. For other fund raising efforts, please see the calendar of events.