Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Authority to affix the seal to the pardon of Perry Murphy
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01611 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington Type: Document signed Date: 1867/10/18 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 29 x 22 cm Order a Copy
I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of the State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the unconditional pardon of Perry Murphy.
dated this day, and signed by me: and for so doing this shall be his warrant.
Andrew Johnson
Washington. 18th October 1867.
[Envelope]
Oct. 18 1867
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