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Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923 [Presidential commutation for T. H. Bunch, who was convicted of receiving illegal rebates from railway companies on grain shipments and fined]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00068.20 Author/Creator: Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 1, 1922 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 36 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy

Bunch's fine was reduced from $15,000 to $500. Harding gives no reason for pardon. Countersigned by Attorney General Harry Daugherty. Printed document with blanks filled in with type.

Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923
Daugherty, Harry Micajah, 1860-1941

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