Lot 266
Grant, Ulysses S. Document Signed ("U.S. Grant"). As President. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, quarto, Washington D.C., May 6, 1874. Being a warrant for the pardon of one William Semmes. Two horizontal folds; a section of light-staining at upper left measuring 4¾ x 3½"; creases likely from a paper clip at upper left; toning to edges and along folds verso. Very slight smearing to Grant's sweeping "T". Overall, in very good condition.
In the midst of the accusations of corruption that Grant faced in 1874, here he bestows pardon to another: "I hereby authorize, and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a warrant for the pardon of William Semmes dated this day sand signed by me: and for so doing this shall be his warrant.".
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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