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Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924) [Presidential commutation for Robert E. Hicks, convicted of placing abortion related materials in the mail on 29 May 1903 and sentenced to ten months]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00230.06 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 14 July 1915 Pagination: 2 p. ; 41 x 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted for violation of Section 3893 of the Revised Statutes (possibly in reference to the Comstock Law). While on bond Hicks fled to Europe, where he remained a fugitive until 10 July 1915, when he surrendered to the court. Commuted by Wilson so Hicks sentence would expire at once, no reason given. See also GLC 230.02 which restored his civil rights. Printed document with blanks filled in by hand.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Todd, George Carroll, 1879-1947

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