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Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Pardon for William and Elijah McWhorter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00212.01 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 30 August 1877 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

One warrant for a pardon ordered and signed by Rutherford B. Hayes dated August 30, 1877. The pardon was ordered for William and Elijah McWhorter.

Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893
McWhorter, William, fl. 1877
McWhorter, Elijah, fl. 1877

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