Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) [Presidential pardon of George W. Hays, who had been convicted in the District of Columbia of larceny in April 1866].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03183 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington, D. C. Type: Document signed Date: 1 May 1866 Pagination: 2 p. 42.2 x 26.8 cm Order a Copy
Pardoned by Andrew Johnson after he had been assured by the District Attorney who prosecuted the case that Hays was a proper object of executive clemency. Coutersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
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