Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Parole of West H. Humphreys for participating in Confederate government
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07092 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington Type: Document signed Date: 1865/07/24 Pagination: 1 p. 25 x 19.9 cm Order a Copy
A former TN Attorney General and Federal Judge who was impeached for taking similar positions in Confederate government; also cleared on charge he ordered confiscation of Johnson's property. Scribal document on Executive Office stationery.
July 24th, 1865
West H. Humphreys of Tennessee is hereby paroled, and has permission to return to said state for the purpose of visiting his daughter who is reported to be dangerously ill; and, while conducting himself a loyal citizen of the United States he shall not be molested nor interfered with by the Military or Civilian authorities of the United States, but shall have the full benefits of said Parole until further orders from this office.
Andrew Johnson
President U.S.
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