20   Grant, Ulysses S. 18th President of the United States, 1869-1877.

Manuscript Document Signed as President. Two pages, recto/verso, Folio, Washington DC, April 7, 1875. Being a Presidential Pardon freeing Joshua A. Ellegood, who was "convicted of smuggling and was sentenced to be imprisoned for four months and pay a fine of one hundred dollars." Grant notes that the US Attorney believes that Ellegood's health is being seriously injured by confinement, "...and upon this ground recommends his pardon," which Grant gives. Countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish beneath a white wafer seal, which is perfectly intact. Some age-toning, with a very light ink stain at top right, else Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.