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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Pardon of John Gosnell, convicted of selling liquor without paying tax. Includes case notes, transmittal letters, petitions & pardon receipt.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.26 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: March 17, 1875 Pagination: 2 p. : : collateral ; Height: 39 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of selling liquor without paying tax; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and to pay a $1000 fine. Pardoned after serving out his prison term by recommendation of A.S. Wallace and the U.S. District Attorney since he was entirely unable to pay the fine. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Gosnell, John, fl. 1875

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