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May 11, 1932
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Pardon of Joseph Burzenski.
Convicted of violating prohibition. Pardoned because he helped stop an escape. Burzenski's name has been blotted-out once at the top. (c/s Wm. D. Mitchell [AG])
GLC00045.41
April 6, 1945
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Pardon of Peter Joseph Glynn.
Convicted of violating liquor tax act. (c/s Francis Biddle [AG])
GLC00045.42
December 14, 1861
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
to Joseph Eggleston Johnston
General Jackson, in command of Valley of the Virginia (Shenandoah Valley) discusses his attempts to damage the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Informs General Johnston, Commander of the Department of Northern Virginia, that he has not been successful in...
GLC00046
April 1, 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Promotion of Ward Marston to Lieutenent Colonel in the Marine Corps.
Promotion of Ward Marston to Lieutenent Colonel in the Marine Corps. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. Partially printed from an engraving courtesy of American Bank Note Co. New-York. Accompanied by a paper seal.
GLC00048
September 12, 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of C. L. Sayre, for taking part in the rebellion.
Sayre, took part in the "late rebellion" against the United States government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson for all offences he committed. Countersigned by Secreatary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00050
April 16, 1867
Pardon of John Bowman, convicted of larceny. Includes petitions and receipts.
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned because of his previous good character, recommendations of citizens and his eight years service in the U.S. Army. (c/s William H. Seward)
GLC00051
August 24, 1936
Pardon of Joseph Beren, alien (c/s H. Cummings [AG])
Convicted of perjury in an immigration proceeding: pardoned so that he might be allowed to reapply for readmission if deported.
GLC00052
July 17, 1879
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Pardon of Catherine Bailey, convicted of larceny.
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned since delayed proceedings lengthened her imprisonment [she had already been imprisoned 16 months], and by recommendation of several respectable citizens. Also, pardoned due to her...
GLC00055
June 15, 1877
Pardon of Patrick Breen, Jr., convicted of assault.
Convicted of assault; sentenced to 11 months imprisonment. Pardoned by recommendation of the judge and U.S. District Attorney. (c/s William M. Evarts)
GLC00056
January 25, 1871
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Pardon of Alexander Marioli, convicted of assault and battery.
Convicted of assault and battery; sentenced to pay a $10 fine and court costs. Pardoned by recommendation of several citizens, to his extreme poverty, dependent family, and his inability to thus pay the fine. (c/s Hamilton Fish)
GLC00060
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