[ Autograph ] Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913 38th President of the United States who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, who Ford later pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal . D.S. "Gerald R. Ford", 2pp. 4to., Washington, Sep. 8, 1974, a typed souvenir copy of Ford's proclamation granting a pardon of Richard M. Nixon. The document reads in part: '...Richard Nixon has become liable to possible indictment and trial for offenses against the United States such a trial will cause prolonged and divisive debate aman who has already paid the unprecedented penalty of relinquishing the highest office of the United States [I] grant a full, free, and absolute pardon... " Fine.