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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of John Stafford, Martin Johnson and Andrew Melvin].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00757 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 6, 1869 Pagination: 1 p. : +blank Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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