Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901 Pardon of Frank Lucas, convicted of counterfeiting.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00173.09 Author/Creator: Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: December 19, 1889 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 40 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy
Convicted of passing counterfeit silver dollars; sentenced to four years hard labor, and to pay a $500 fine and court costs. Pardoned since his innocence had been corroborated by the U.S. Marshall, deputies, and clerk. (c/s James G. Blaine)
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