Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Pardon of Charles Eletson Jr., convicted counterfeiting.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.22 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: May 31, 1869 Pagination: 3 p. ; 39 x 27 cm Order a Copy
Convicted of passing counterfeit money; sentenced to 6 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 3 years of his prison term due to his youth, good behavior and was worsening "monomania" [a pathological obsession with a single subject or idea] while imprisoned. (c/s Hamilton Fish)
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