Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Pardon of Robert Carswell and Harvey McGallierd, convicted of illicit distilling
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03184 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 7 June 1871 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 39.4 cm, Width: 27.2 cm Order a Copy
Convicted of illicit distilling; sentenced to each pay a $10 fine and court costs. Pardoned because Governor Caldwell, Supervisor Perry, Deputy Marshall Foote and U.S. Attorney Starbuck claimed that they were innocent of any intentional violation of the law. (c/s Hamilton Fish)
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