Lot 89
Pierce, Franklin. Large bold signature of Pierce on the verso and countersigned by Sec. of State William L. Marcy beneath a white paper wax seal. 14th President of the United States, 1853-1857.
Document Signed as President. Two pages, folio, March 28, 1854. President Pierce Pardons a Counterfeiter.
Presidential pardon for George Thompson, who was convicted of "passing counterfeit coin of the United States" and was sentenced to 5 years in the penitentiary in April, 1851. Document states that "it has been made satisfactorily to appear to me that the prisoner is a fit subject for the exercise of Executive clemency" Pierce grants the pardon.
Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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