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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Pardon of William Semmes, convicted of bigamy.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.25 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: May 6, 1874 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 39 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of bigamy; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving out most of his prison term by recommendation of prominent Virginian citizens. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

Semmes, William, fl. 1874
Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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