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Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) Pardon of Samuel Laws, convicted of counterfeiting.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.30 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 29 May 1878 Pagination: 2 p. ; 40 x 27 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of passing counterfeit money; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned after serving his prison term due to good conduct. (c/s F.W. Seward)

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