Partly-printed DS as president, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14, December 13, 1923. President Coolidge grants a respite to George S. Ridnor, who was convicted of extortion in New Jersey and sentenced to a three-year prison term. In part: “The sentence in this case should not be executed until an application for pardon…has been investigated and considered…Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Calvin Coolidge…grant unto the said George S. Ridnor a respite until January twelfth, 1924.” Signed at the conclusion by Coolidge and countersigned by Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. The red seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
We use cookies on this site to improve your experience. By using this site, you accept our use of cookies. To learn more, please see our Privacy Policy.
