February 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, February 25th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #256:

President Ulysses S. Grant Signed Pardon

Ulysses S. Grant pardon signed as President, datelined Washington, 24 May 1875. The 18th President boldly signs ''U.S. Grant'' to bottom of partially printed document, which pardons a man named Joseph H. Blackburn. Public records show that Blackburn was a white man, but his crime is not known without more research. Single page document measures 7.75'' x 10''. Half inch tear at bottom fold and minor chipping to top and right edges. Very good plus condition.