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Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908 Pardon of Dexter M. Dibble, convicted of receiving U.S. military clothing unlawfully.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.16 Author/Creator: Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 11 August 1893 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 40 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of receiving soldier's clothing unlawfully; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned due to the nature of the offence being non-aggravated and because the judge thought the penalty too heavy. (c/s Edward B. Whitney)

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

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