List of People Pardoned or Granted Clemency By The President of The United States - John Adams

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President John Adams pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 21 people during his term.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.

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