Manuscript DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 8 x 10, August 2, 1877. “I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of Francis Steel, dated this day and signed by me: and for so doing this shall be his warrant.” In fine condition, with light creasing and a faint pencil notation at the top edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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