Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Pardon of J.A. de Abora, convicted of violating the "Passenger Act."
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00706 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 23 October 1872 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 39 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy
Convicted of violating the "Passenger Act." Pardoned by recommendation of Senator W.H. Corbett, District Attorney Gibbs, the Collector of Customs at Portland, and other prominent citizens of Oregon, and since he was ignorant of the law. (c/s Hamilton Fish)
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