Washington, George (1732-1799) [Presidential pardon of the ten ringleaders of the Whiskey Rebellion, who had been convicted of high treason]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08072 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 3 March 1797 Pagination: 1 p. ; 43 x 36.5 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF
Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. Pardons Daniel Hamilton, William Miller, Richard Holcroft, Ebenezer Gallagher, William Hannah, Peter Lisle, David Lock, Alexander Fulton, Samuel Hannah and Thomas Spiers. Includes the comment: "It is ever my desire to temper the administration of justice with a reasonable extension of mercy." This was one of Washington's last official acts as president. The pardon was signed on his final day in office. Has a large paper seal.
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