Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 to Ulysses S. Grant re: petition for executive clemency for Mrs. William Mason
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02053 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Document signed Date: circa April 1870 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 35 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy
Autograph note signed as Governor of Ohio, appended to a petition (and character testimonial) for Mrs. William Mason (nee Sarah Anderson), jailed for postal fraud. Also with the notes and endorsements of the U.S. Judge, Marshall and Sheriff, all on the second page.
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