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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) [Presidential pardon of Lockwood L. Gibbs, convicted of counterfeiting].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.20 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 18 August 1866 Pagination: 2 p.+collateral ; 43 x 27 cm Order a Copy

Lockwood L. Gibbs, alias Libbeus L. Gibbs, convicted of passing counterfeit money; he was sentenced to two years and two months imprisonment. He was later pardoned after serving over half of his prison term due to his good behavior. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

Gibbs, Lockwood L., fl. 1866
Gibbs, Libbeus L., fl. 1866
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872

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