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Federal pardon signed by President Franklin Pierce, datelined Washington, 28 July 1854. Pierce here pardons a man convicted of transmitting forged federal documents, in part, ''...pardon granted to August Kesling alias August Kesting alias August Kestenger...[signed] Franklin Pierce. Partially printed document measures 7.25'' x 7.5'', inlaid to a larger sheet measuring 8'' x 10.5''. Ink spotting near signature, else near fine.