Forrest, Nathan Bedford (1821-1877) Receipt of pardon form. [N. B. Forrest]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04977.02 Author/Creator: Forrest, Nathan Bedford (1821-1877) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 10 August 1868 Pagination: 1 p. 25.6 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Partially printed receipt of pardon form sent by William H. Seward to Nathan B. Forrest along with his pardon. Forrest, as per the specifications of the pardon, returns the completed form to Seward.
Memphis, Tennessee
August 6th, 1868.
Honorable William H. Seward,
Secretary of State.
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the President's Warrant of Pardon, bearing date July 17th, 1868, and hereby signify my acceptance of the same, with all the conditions therein specified.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
N.B. Forrest.
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