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McLaws, Lafayette (1821-1897) to Gov. Charles J. Jenkins

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04479 Author/Creator: McLaws, Lafayette (1821-1897) Place Written: Augusta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1866 Pagination: 1 p. 19.7 cm x 24.8 cm Order a Copy

Notifying Governor Jenkins of President Johnson's full pardon he granted the ex-Confederate General Lafayette McLaws and that he may resume the duties of court clerk in Richmond County.

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

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