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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Pardon of Edward R. Gamble, alias Clifford S. Gamble, convicted of mail robbery.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.27 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: May 11, 1875 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 39 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of robbing from mail; sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving over 3 years of his prison term by recommendation of the judge and U.S. District Attorney who felt the punishment was too severe for the crime. (c/s John L. Cadualader)

Cadualalder, John L., fl. 1875-1876
Gamble, Edward R., fl. 1875
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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