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U. S. Grant

President Grant pardons a counterfeiter!

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President Grant pardons a counterfeiter!

DS as president, one page both sides, 10.75 x 15.5, January 6, 1875. President Grant pardons Charles Jones, sentenced to eight years for counterfeiting, stating “that confinement is having so injurious an effect upon him that his health will be irretrievably injured by longer imprisonment - And whereas it further appears that his character has been good previous to the commission of the offense.” Signed on the reverse by Grant and countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. In fine condition, with several folds, some light toning to edges and folds and an intact seal. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #298 - Ended June 22, 2005