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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Pardon of William H. Walker, convicted of retailing spiritous liquors without paying special required tax.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.12 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: January 11,1877 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 40 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of retailing spiritous liquors without paying special required tax. Pardoned by recommendation of the Congressmen from South Carolina, and because he was unable to pay the $100 fine. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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