Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) [Presidential pardon of I. H. Payne of Fauquier County, Virginia, for taking part in the rebellion].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00044.07 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 24 August 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 42 x 26 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Payne is pardoned by Andrew Johnson conditional on his taking the oath of 29 May 1865, that he no longer make use of slave labor, and that he pay all costs up to the date of acceptance of this warrant. Includes printed letter of transmittal signed by Seward, with a black (mourning) seal. Collateral file has leather valise/pouch and clerical transmittal envelope.
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