George Washington
President George Washington pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 16 people during his term. Among them are:
- Philip Vigol (or Wigle), convicted of treason in the Whiskey Rebellion
- John Mitchell, convicted of treason in the Whiskey Rebellion
- George Dunbar Usher of Bristol, RI. Pardoned
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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