On February 17 , 1876 , during the Whiskey Ring graft prosecutions , Justice Dillon ruled Ulysses S. Grant 's deposition for Orville E. Babcock was admissible in court .
On February 17 , 1876 , Justice Dillon ruled Ulysses S. Grant 's deposition for Orville E. Babcock was admissible in court during the Whiskey Ring graft prosecutions .