Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Documents relating to Andrew Johnson and Eliza C. Skidmore [decimalized .01-.04]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02779 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: circa 29 April 1965 Pagination: 4 items Order a Copy
Three documents related to Eliza C. Skidmore's passage across battle lines during the Civil War. She received permission from President Andrew Johnson to cross from the Union side to the Confederate side to obtain supplies and bring them back to sell to the Union. Also included is a medal with Andrew Johnson's likeness.
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