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Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) Pardon of William Herbst, convicted of embezzlement.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.34 Author/Creator: Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 28 October 1889 Pagination: 2 p. +dock. 40 x 26 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of embezzling funds from a national bank; sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 2 years of his prison term due to old age and good character. (c/s James G. Blaine)

Herbst, William, fl. 1889
Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

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