Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Pardon of William B. Philips, convicted of embezzling money from the post office.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00043.22 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: October 19, 1870 Pagination: Order a Copy
Convicted of embezzling money from the post office; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and to pay a $3454.78 fine. Pardoned for his "...good character, pliable nature, poverty, the punishment already suffered, and the fact that his bondsmen have paid in a large portion of the money taken...". (c/s Hamilton Fish) One bust engraving of Grant included.
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