List of People Pardoned or Granted Clemency By The President of The United States - George Washington

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President George Washington pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 16 people during his term.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

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