John Adams
President John Adams pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 21 people during his term. Among them are:
- David Bradford, for his role in the Whiskey Rebellion
- John Fries, for his role in Fries's Rebellion; convicted of treason due to opposition to a tax; Fries and others were pardoned, and a general amnesty was issued for everyone involved.
- John Scotchlar, for stealing rigging from the new USS Constitution. Pay the fine; avoid lashing.
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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