Biden’s Great-Great-Grandfather was Pardoned by President Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, extended his merciful hand to none other than Joe Biden’s great-great-grandfather, Moses J. Robinette, during the Civil War. Here’s the fascinating tale:
- The Brawl: Moses was working as a civilian veterinary surgeon for the U.S. Army during the Civil War. While stationed at the Army of the Potomac’s winter camp in Spring 1864, he got into a brawl with another fellow. The dispute escalated, and Moses was accused of pulling out his pocketknife and stabbing the other man, John J. Alexander. John was left bleeding from several cuts after the scuffle.
- The Trial: Moses faced trial, and although the charge of attempted murder was dropped, he was convicted on other counts, including assault and “violating good order and military discipline.” He was sentenced to two years of hard labor.
- Lincoln’s Mercy: Moses ended up at the Dry Tortugas islands near Key West, FL, serving his sentence. However, other army officers who knew him wrote a letter in his defense. This letter eventually reached Abraham Lincoln’s desk. Honest Abe reviewed the case and deemed Moses’ punishment too severe. As a result, he pardoned Moses, and within a month, Moses was a free man, reunited with his family.
Perhaps a questionable pardon, the man was repeatedly stabbed. But we do not know if they were just surface cuts, as a warning to Mr Alexander, and two years hard labor may have been excessive. It would be good to actually see that letter. If it made it to a US President, and THAT US President, it was probably quite compelling. Lincoln did, of course, have impeccable judgement, so there is that.
Mercy, however, is one thing. Pardoning violent criminals, and child molesters, also known as monsters, is another. As are preemptive blanket pardons for people who wreaked havoc on our country.
Biden’s pardons were horrific, and his ancestor having been pardoned by a great American President should not be thought of as in any way germane. One might wonder where Biden will end up when he leaves us, the walking cadaver that he already is, and if he will be met with Mr Robinette on the other side. Biden is certain to receive no pardon there. Not by his ancestor, not by Lincoln and not by anyone involved with his arrival. He is all but sure to be made to endure severe anguish for his nasty deeds while here, including those sinister pardons of his.